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Clayton Kershaw has left shoulder surgery, says he's 'hopeful to return' next season

LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw announced that he underwent surgery on his left throwing shoulder Friday morning and said he is "hopeful to return to play at some point next summer." Kershaw said he had the procedure to repair the gleno-humeral ligaments and capsule of his left shoulder, which gave him problems during the second half of the 2023 season. A free agent this winter, Kershaw had said ...
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw watches as the Dodgers are defeated in Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Oct. 11, 2023, in Phoenix.

LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw announced that he underwent surgery on his left throwing shoulder Friday morning and said he is "hopeful to return to play at some point next summer."

Kershaw said he had the procedure to repair the gleno-humeral ligaments and capsule of his left shoulder, which gave him problems during the second half of the 2023 season.

A free agent this winter, Kershaw had said at the end of the season he was uncertain about his future — including

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