Heading into the 2019 season, a lot of questions surrounded the back-to-back National League champions. With a plethora of talent and a lot of young prospects, it was uncertain as to how the Dodgers would shape out come Opening Day.
However, there was one question that was seemingly already answered. For the last eight seasons, Clayton Kershaw has gotten the start for the first game of the season. Having set the Dodgers record last season for most consecutive opening day starts (8), Kershaw looked destined to make his ninth consecutive this year.
Kershaw is no stranger to injury.