Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw Suffers Setback Due to Shoulder Inflammation

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw is dealing with inflammation in his throwing shoulder, manager Dave Roberts said on Sunday.

After Kershaw took a step back from his normal throwing progression, Roberts revealed Sunday that the ace left-hander had minor soreness. Roberts said Kershaw will not need an MRI and is taking anti-inflammatory medication to treat the ailment.

"It's just the shoulder, probably inflammation getting ramped up," Roberts told reporters. "Says he continues to feel better. When he will throw a baseball, probably soon."

Roberts stressed that Kershaw would remain the team's Opening Day starter.

"He's in a good place. He feels good," Roberts said. "He understands that…