As it stands, the Los Angeles Dodgers have three starting pitchers dealing with various malaises. Clayton Kershaw is recovering from a lower back strain, though proclaimed to be healthy; Yu Darvish is suffering from lower back tightness; and Alex Wood is again dealing with SC joint inflammation.
Like Kershaw, Darvish expressed a sentiment he too is already capable of pitching but is deferring to the Dodgers and their desire to err on the side of caution. Kershaw is set for a rehab start this weekend, while Wood is likely to be skipped in the rotation.
As for Darvish, he completed a bullpen session at PNC Park that included working on adjusting mechanics.