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Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw frustrated by 'weird' injury that continues to keep him out

NEW YORK — On the first day of the second half of the season, an already unsettled Dodgers starting rotation was handed another ominous development. Clayton Kershaw will not be returning this week as initially expected, with the left-hander now expected to be sidelined until at least early August after being advised by the team's medical staff to give an unspecified shoulder injury more time ...
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw stares down at the ball before throwing the first pitch against the Angels n the first inning at Angel Stadium on June 20, 2023, in Anaheim, California.

NEW YORK — On the first day of the second half of the season, an already unsettled Dodgers starting rotation was handed another ominous development.

Clayton Kershaw will not be returning this week as initially expected, with the left-hander now expected to be sidelined until at least early August after being advised by the team's medical staff to give an unspecified shoulder injury more time to heal.

The news frustrated Kershaw, who said his shoulder feels "completely fine." He will continue to play catch and throw bullpen sessions this week.

"I've never had anything like it,

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