The Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated Clayton Kershaw from the 60-day injured list and designated Steven Souza Jr. for assignment on Monday.
Kershaw returns to start the series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The game is his first with the Dodgers since July 3, as the 33-year-old had been sidelined by left forearm inflammation/elbow soreness.
Kershaw’s initial attempt at a comeback stalled when he suffered a setback after pitching in a simulated game during the final week of July. Kershaw later admitted to rushing the recovery process but all the while maintained confidence he would return at some point this season.