Los Angeles Dodgers launcher Clayton Kershaw made his debut of the season in 2025 on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels. Kershaw started the season on the 60 -day injured list after undergoing surgery to solve the problems with his left knee and his big left toe.
His return comes at a crucial time because several of the best Dodgers launchers, including Blake Snell, Roki Sasaki and Tyler Glasnow, are currently sidelined on the injured list. In a recent interview with the host Colin Cowherd on Fox Sports, the Dodgers manager, Dave Roberts, spoke with the return of Kershaw.
Discussing the veteran left -hander, Roberts said (starts at 6:34):
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“Clayton adds, certainly an assessment. He adds tenacity. I actually said to my wife last night, we were talking about the pitch of Clayton, and I said to myself, I can’t wait to see him enter the mound and look at this contributing, where each throw is convinced.”
“He just will not be refused. And he puts in work. And for me, and he is like a person different from the one when I got it in 16 years. He is a father now of four or five children, and he has a different perspective. He sees the finish line. Now he pursues 3000. But when he comes out, he is just an absolute beast.”
Cowherd compared Clayton Kershaw to the legendary Sandy Koufax launcher, to whom Dave Roberts replied:
“And I think he is the modern sandy koufax, where there is no self-promotion. He does not want a media. But obviously, being a big launcher, the first hall of fame, he will get it. But he just wants to be part of this team, wants to help us win.”
“He just likes to compete. So for me, we will see him on Saturday. And I can’t wait to see this kind of tenacity, this fight, which competes because it resonates with everyone. And that increases the bar for all of us.”
Clayton Kershaw of Dodgers in difficulty in 2025 vs Angels
Clayton Kershaw launched four innings in the match on Saturday evening, granting five points to the Los Angeles Angels. He finished with an MPM of 11.25, abandoning five strokes, including a Home Run, as well as three steps and two sticks to the stick.
Kershaw was replaced by Ben Casparius at the top of the fifth round. Dodgers launchers combined to grant 11 points out of 13 strokes, including three circuits, because Los Angeles finally dropped 11-9 against the angels.
The Dodgers already came from a 6-2 defeat against the Angels during the opening match on Friday. The two teams will again compete in the final of their three -game series on Sunday at the Dodger Stadium.
Published by Chirag Dhariya
