Kershaw Scratched for Dodgers Sunday

**jjgold** · 03-26-14, 08:19 PM

I wonder if his arm is shot already??

**LT Profits** · 03-26-14, 08:36 PM

It is a back issue.

The Dodgers are exercising "extreme caution" in their handling of Clayton Kershaw's back inflammation, Yahoo! Sports' Tim Brown reports.

Brown said Kershaw fought the Dodgers on the decision to scratch him from Sunday's start and that the team is hopeful he'll be ready for the following series against the Giants. It sounds as though it's minor and the team is just ensuring the injury doesn't turn into something more serious.

**GiveMeaBJ** · 03-26-14, 08:44 PM

These teams treat their aces like babies these days and rightfully so with the money they are getting and ways they can impact a franchise.

**crustyme** · 03-26-14, 09:07 PM

15 hour flight from australia may derail dodgers season.

**Grits n' Gravy** · 03-26-14, 11:52 PM

Originally posted by crustyme

15 hour flight from australia may derail dodgers season.

Don't forget Mattingly is a moron.

**EmpireMaker** · 03-27-14, 12:33 AM

Originally posted by crustyme

15 hour flight from australia may derail dodgers season.

That trip may very well take a toll on the D-bags too. That is a lot of flying in a very short span of time.

**LT Profits** · 03-27-14, 06:12 AM

Originally posted by EmpireMaker

That trip may very well take a toll on the D-bags too. That is a lot of flying in a very short span of time.

Meh, those games were played on Saturday USA time. Teams will have had over a full week off before playing their stateside openers (Dodgers Sunday night, Snakes Monday) so I wouldn't worry too much about the travel.

**shaunovery** · 03-27-14, 06:29 AM

Time to adjust those fantasy lineups for the weekend

**Big Bear** · 03-27-14, 07:41 AM

Originally posted by jjgold

I wonder if his arm is shot already??

no.

It's an inflamed muscle in his back. Its just pre-cautionary.

Kid will make more money this year than the entire Houston Astros organization. They must protect their investment.

**Cross** · 03-27-14, 08:17 AM

215 million reasons to take precaution.

**Chi_archie** · 03-27-14, 08:21 AM

Originally posted by Cross

215 million reasons to take precaution.

exactly

**dudekid** · 03-27-14, 10:19 AM

he should be fine, still hate to see one of if not the best ace in the game miss his first start on opening day...

**playersonly69** · 03-27-14, 10:43 AM

He will be back soon

**jjgold** · 03-27-14, 10:43 AM

Hope it's not serious

Does he have back issues in the past?

**Big Bear** · 03-27-14, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by dudekid

he should be fine, still hate to see one of if not the best ace in the game miss his first start on opening day...

he made his 1st start and already has 1 Win under his belt.

**ProPicker713** · 03-27-14, 11:05 AM

Ryu might get the start, keep us updated LT

**LT Profits** · 03-27-14, 11:09 AM

One thing that seems to be for sure is it probably won't be Greinke, he seems locked in for Tuesday and no sooner.

**LT Profits** · 03-27-14, 11:19 AM

per Dodgers.com:

Mattingly indicated that Hyun-Jin Ryu or Dan Haren were the most likely candidates to make that start. Ryu reported improvement from the torn right big toenail, which was partially removed in a procedure Tuesday...Ryu, who suffered his injury running the bases in Sunday's win in Australia, said he was dramatically improved after undergoing the procedure Tuesday to remove half of the nail. He practiced his delivery on the bullpen mound during Wednesday's workout and told the club he believes he will be able to land on the right foot by Sunday night. If Ryu is unable to start Sunday night, it likely would be Haren, with Paul Maholm available to start in place of Haren on Wednesday.

**Big Bear** · 03-27-14, 12:44 PM

If its Dan Haren i'm going all in on the Padres and Andrew Cashner.

**LT Profits** · 03-28-14, 12:00 AM

Ryu has a bullpen session scheduled for Friday. If he gets through it with no issues, he will start Sunday. If he has complications, it would be Harden.

**Big Bear** · 03-28-14, 04:53 AM

if its Ryu vs Cashner the under might be worth a look

**ProPicker713** · 03-28-14, 11:05 PM

Originally posted by Big Bear

if its Ryu vs Cashner the under might be worth a look

I agree see it finishing 2-1 3-0 score.

**LT Profits** · 03-29-14, 07:39 AM

RYU officially announced as starter.

**Big Bear** · 03-29-14, 10:27 AM

Originally posted by LT Profits

RYU officially announced as starter.

should be a good game

**Smoke** · 03-29-14, 10:40 AM

Originally posted by Big Bear

should be a good game

**LT Profits** · 03-29-14, 08:17 PM

Kershaw now placed on 15-day DL.

Kershaw was scratched from his scheduled start Sunday due to some back tightness, and he felt some renewed discomfort while playing catch Saturday.

**Unwritten Law** · 03-29-14, 08:28 PM

go Padres!

**Robber** · 03-29-14, 10:43 PM

Gets giant contract

Misses first month or so of season

**pavyracer** · 03-29-14, 10:46 PM

Back inflammation is not minor.

**EmpireMaker** · 03-29-14, 11:13 PM

Missing the first month isn't the worst thing, they want him to be as strong as possible at the end of the year. No need to rush and make matters worse.

**Wrigley** · 03-30-14, 08:01 AM

Originally posted by pavyracer

Back inflammation is not minor.

agree they suck hopefully it dont linger the whole season

**Big Bear** · 03-30-14, 09:21 AM

Originally posted by Wrigley

agree they suck hopefully it dont linger the whole season

true

**Unwritten Law** · 03-30-14, 09:33 AM

he was afraid to pitch at Petco!

**sourtwist** · 03-30-14, 09:37 AM

Originally posted by Grits n' Gravy

Don't forget Mattingly is a moron.

Thats racist