Clayton Kershaw's back injury will sideline him at least through the All-Star break.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Thursday that Kershaw will be placed on the 15-day disabled list after receiving an epidural in his lower back Wednesday.
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Kershaw, who was supposed to start Friday, leads the league with a 1.79 ERA and has an 11-2 record.