Among the injuries the Los Angeles Dodgers have absorbed this season, Clayton Kershaw being sidelined in July because of left forearm inflammation was arguably the most disconcerting.
An MRI did not reveal any structural damage but after Kershaw built up to pitching in a simulated game last month, he suffered from lingering elbow soreness. That required being shut down for a second time and delayed his return.
With that likely not to come before September anyhow, the Dodgers transferred him to the 60-day injured list. The paper move made Sunday, Sept. 5 the earliest date Kershaw can be activated.