Kershaw likely needs rehab start before return

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DENVER — The Dodgers’ rehabbing starting rotation pitched in a simulated game Tuesday at Dodger Stadium, with Clayton Kershaw throwing two innings, Brett Anderson four and Scott Kazmir and Brandon McCarthy five each.

Kershaw was said to be feeling fine physically, but also is the furthest from being Major League ready of the four. President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said his guess was that the staff ace would need a Minor League rehab start to further build arm strength before returning to the Dodgers. It could come in a postseason game for one of the affiliates.

“My guess is Kersh wants to pitch in a Major League game tomorrow, but with the time he’s missed [two months], my guess is the next step will be a Minor League assignment,” Friedman said. “It will take a …

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