Dodgers Activate Clayton Kershaw, Option Mitch White

The Dodgers on Sunday have activated left-handed pitcher Clayton Kershaw from the injured list. To create space on the active roster, the team has optioned right-handed pitcher Mitch White.

After being placed on the IL on Opening Day, the 32-year-old Kershaw will start the series finale in Arizona after missing the first nine games of the season with lower back soreness. The Texas native is entering his 13th season in the major leagues and is 169-74 with 2.44 ERA (617 ER/2274.2 IP) and 2464 strikeouts.

Last season, Kersh went 16-5 with a 3.03 ERA (60 ER/178.1 IP) and 189 strikeouts in 29 games (28 starts), while passing Sandy Koufax (2,397 strikeouts) for most strikeouts by a left-hander in…