Just as the Los Angeles Dodgers were preparing for Opening Night against the San Francisco Giants, a four-month event in the making, the team announced that starter Clayton Kershaw has been placed on the injured list with back stiffness.
Kershaw was set to make his 9th Opening Day start, a franchise record. He reported to summer camp in seemingly great shape, pitching up to six innings during intra-squad games. Everything looked good to go. This latest news comes out of nowhere.
Dustin May is suddenly the Opening Day starter
Earlier in the day, the Dodgers had optioned top prospect Dustin May to the team’s alternate workout site at USC.