Clayton Kershaw

Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts said that it’s likely Clayton Kershaw will be placed on the 15-day IL.

Fantasy Impact

Kershaw was removed from his start early on Friday in the second inning. He'll likely sit at least the next couple of weeks to get fully healthy heading into the final stretch of the regular season.

Clayton Kershaw had a rough outing, surrendering five earned runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out five over five innings in Saturday's 9-8 loss to the Rays.

Fantasy Impact

This performance marked a noticeable dip in effectiveness for Kershaw, who carries a 3.72 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP. His season-long metrics, including a 7.4 K/9 and a 2.98 FIP, suggest that he typically pitches better than his latest start indicates. However, the elevated BABIP of .348 this season could hint at some bad luck, or perhaps some issues with defensive support. Fantasy managers should monitor his next few starts closely to see if adjustments are made or if this game was just an anomaly in an otherwise stable season.

Clayton Kershaw allowed four hits across six scoreless innings on Sunday against the Cardinals.

Fantasy Impact

Kershaw added two strikeouts and one walk. He has posted a 2.63 ERA since returning from the injured list.

Clayton Kershaw delivered a strong performance, allowing just one earned run on three hits and two walks while striking out six over 5.2 innings in Monday's 5-2 victory over the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

This outing marks a continuation of a solid season for Kershaw, who now holds a 3.50 ERA and a 1.39 WHIP through four starts. His ability to maintain a high strikeout rate (8.5 K/9) and a favorable 3.09 FIP suggests that his underlying metrics are robust, despite a slightly elevated WHIP. Fantasy managers should feel confident keeping Kershaw active in their lineups, as his performance indicates he can still dominate opponents and rack up strikeouts, contributing positively in multiple categories.

Clayton Kershaw took the loss Tuesday, yielding one earned run on five hits while striking out five across 4.2 innings against the Phillies.

Fantasy Impact

Despite a somewhat decent ERA and a solid strikeout-to-walk ratio this season, Kershaw's performance this year has been marred by a high WHIP and BABIP, suggesting hitters are finding ways to capitalize on his offerings. His inability to pitch deep into games, as seen in this latest outing, continues to limit his fantasy upside. Owners should be cautious, as his current form does not inspire confidence for high reliability, especially in leagues where innings and WHIP heavily influence scoring.