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- Updated: August 7, 2016
LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw (herniated disk in back) took his first step forward Sunday in his path to returning this season, playing catch at Dodger Stadium for the first time since his setback in mid-July.
Kershaw has been shut down since a simulated game on July 17 caused his back to flare up. Between then and Sunday, he had been undergoing back stabilization procedures with no throwing work.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he hadn’t yet heard how it went, but was optimistic that any problems would be natural for a player throwing for the first time in weeks.
“I’m sure there was some soreness, but it was still good to see him with the …
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