Dodgers News: Kershaw Flying to LA for Examinations

After Sunday night’s shaky start, it was reported the next morning that Clayton Kershaw had some discomfort in his lower back. This possibly could have been the reasoning behind his unusually poor start, but there is no knowing for sure. The Dodgers did report that Kershaw received some treatment for the discomfort so all was looking up.

Kershaw has had a history with hip problems but never back problems so even with the treatment fans started to worry everywhere: however, Roberts assured that it was no big deal and Kershaw would make his next start.

Kershaw has been dealing with lower back stiffness the last few weeks, Roberts said. "It's day to day but he'll be ready for his next start"

— J.P. Hoornstra (@jphoornstra) June 27, 2016

Well, our worries were justified Tuesday afternoon when sources such as Alanna Rizzo and DodgerInsider announced that Kershaw was flying back to Los Angeles to get his back examined. Although, it was later confirmed that he was with the team and would be flying to LA on Wednesday instead.

Kershaw has left Milwaukee. Heading back to LA to see Dr. Watkins to have his back checked. Lower back stiffness. #Dodgers

— AlaNNa Rizzo (@alannarizzo) June 28, 2016

Clayton Kershaw to have back examined in Los Angeles https://t.co/J534vjZlhC pic.twitter.com/GKxNLbi1IF

— Dodger Insider (@DodgerInsider) June 28, 2016

Kershaw is at Miller Park with the team today. Scheduled to fly back to LA Wednesday morning, see back specialist Dr. Robert Watkins

— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) June 28, 2016

Even with this scary news, Roberts remains hopeful that Kershaw will make his next start! Here is what the skipper had to say.

Hear what the #Dodgers manager had to say about tomorrow's starting pitcher, @ClaytonKersh22’s health & more.https://t.co/JmQ4Sitwwg

— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) June 28, 2016

Still hope for Friday start, Roberts said.

— Ken Gurnick (@kengurnick) June 28, 2016

Roberts said the issue is back soreness, not hip as in past.

— Ken Gurnick (@kengurnick) June 28, 2016

Dave Roberts said the team is "hopeful" Kershaw can make his next start. But his back condition has not improved.

— Andy McCullough (@ByMcCullough) June 28, 2016

Kershaw will be examined by Dr. Robert Watkins, the team's back specialist.

— Andy McCullough (@ByMcCullough) June 28, 2016

Our very own Jody Wahl showed exactly how every Dodger fan was feeling when the news broke!

https://twitter.com/JodyWHL/status/747911969445842944

There is nothing to do now but wait. Hopefully this is just soreness like Robert’s continues to suggest and not something more serious.