Clayton Kershaw

Clayton Kershaw improved to 15-5 on Friday versus Colorado, allowing four runs on eight hits over six innings pitched.

Fantasy Impact

Kershaw struck out five, walked one, and gave up three homers in the outing. Two of those homers came in the first inning. The 31-year-old then settled down, however. Teams are always shuffling their rotations at this time of year but as of now Kershaw will carry a 3.15 ERA into a start against the Padres on Thursday.

Clayton Kershaw improved to 14-5 on Friday against the Mets, tossing 6 1/3 innings of two-run ball while striking out five.

Fantasy Impact

Kershaw worked around four hits and three walks in this one. He gave up a homer in the first inning but settled down right away. The lefty now has a 3.05 ERA on the year to go along with 176 strikeouts in 165 1/3 innings. He'll remain a must-start fantasy option the rest of the way.

Clayton Kershaw took the loss on Friday against the Giants, allowing three runs on seven hits over four innings pitched.

Fantasy Impact

Kershaw struck out six and walked three in the outing. The 31-year-old has now allowed eight runs in nine innings pitched over his last two starts. Before this he had gone at least six frames every time out this year. Still, Kershaw will remain an elite fantasy start for his next outing versus the Orioles.

Clayton Kershaw struggled on Saturday versus the Diamondbacks, giving up five runs on five hits over five innings pitched.

Fantasy Impact

Kershaw struck out six and walked two in the outing as his ERA rose to 2.96 for the year. He has now given up 11 runs over his last three starts but has overall been fantastic this season. He'll remain a top-tier fantasy option for his next start versus the Giants on Friday.

Clayton Kershaw fell to 13-3 on Sunday Night Baseball against the Yankees, giving up three runs on four hits over seven innings pitched.

Fantasy Impact

Kershaw struck out 12 and didn't walk anyone. He was mostly brilliant but was done in by allowing three homers. Overall it has been a very impressive season for the 31-year-old. Through 150 innings he has a 2.76 ERA with 159 strikeouts and a 1.00 WHIP. He gets the Diamondbacks next.