“Oof that sucks” – Fans react as Clayton Kershaw leaves Dodgers lineup for 2024 postseason injury
The Dodgers left with another upsetting setback as their star pitcher Clayton Kershaw will be out of the postseason lineup.
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Los Angeles Dodgers will move forward with the remaining postseason games without their star pitcher Clayton Kershaw. The veteran will be out of the lineup for the remainder of the 2024 season as his earlier toe injury is yet to heal.
The Dodgers have posed themselves as strong competitors this season, however injury has plagued their lineup. Apart from Kershaw, pitcher Joe Kelly has also left the roster with a shoulder injury.
Clayton Kershaw’s toe injury worsened over time despite taking time off during the regular season games. The pitcher may rejoin by the time the team plays for the World Series, given their postseason performance.
We’re closing the door…where he’s at right now, physically, the foot, the toe just is not cooperating. It’s actually getting worse. Yeah, this is it for Clayton for 2024.
Dave Roberts on X.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts discloses that Clayton Kershaw's season is officially over:
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) October 5, 2024
"Where he's at right now, physically, the foot, the toe, just is not cooperating. It's actually getting worse. Yeah, this is it for Clayton for 2024.''
Manager Dave Roberts further said that Kershaw has done everything he could to prepare for the postseason but unfortunately, it hasn’t been productive. No one is more upset than the player himself, as he comments,
Really it’s not getting better, so I can’t pitch. I had to keep my arm going to have a chance, and by doing that. I probably made this worse.
Clayton Kershaw as per Jordan Mendoza of USA Today.
Right now his focus is to be “a good cheerleader as best as I can” and later think about what to do with the injury. Surgery is “definitely in the conversation” but for now the focus is to be by the team’s side as they play in the NLDS.
Social media reacts to Clayton Kershaw’s injury
Following an offseason shoulder surgery, Clayton Kershaw joined the LA Dodgers on July 25 but was yet again sidelined on August 30 due to a bone spur in his left toe. Even Tyler Glasnow is not expected to pitch again in 2024 due to an elbow injury.
Fans started commenting on Kershaw’s IL news on social media, saying how the future HOFer should take a rest considering the injury-ridden months he’s experienced. One noted, “Oof that sucks,” while another said, “That’s it for him.”
Shoulda jus retired a while ago, really staining his legacy
— proud ranger fan (@RangerApologist) October 5, 2024
That Glove needs to be hung up forever
— actually (@hangaroundalot) October 5, 2024
That’s it for him.
— Carlos (@acarlitos27) October 5, 2024
Oof that sucks
— GlockAndRoll (@RedWhiteTrue12) October 5, 2024
There is a good chance his career with the Dodgers is over. If so, thank you Clayton. You are arguable one of the greatest Dodgers!
— Michael Madigan (@MichaelMadMan16) October 6, 2024
What a disappointment
— Jerry Flores (@Jflores1963) October 6, 2024
who’s got it worse than us ✌???
— unbothered (@ricky_184) October 5, 2024
I think he’s going to retire
— Dexter St-Jacques (@JacquesDexter) October 6, 2024
In this season he’s recorded a 4.50 ERA with a 2-2 score with 30 innings pitched in seven starts. The Dodgers re-signed Kershaw with a 1-year deal and a 2025 player option.
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