LOS ANGELES — Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw introduced Friday that he’ll endure left toe and left knee surgical procedures subsequent Wednesday.
“I’ve to get my foot fastened and I’ve to get my left knee fastened, too. It’s going to be a two-for-one particular,” Kershaw stated. “I’m going to knock them out on the identical time. I don’t know the precise timelines. I don’t know that. I feel it’s a must to go in and get it fastened after which type of perceive the timeline after that.”
The damage to his left large toe is what ended Kershaw’s season prematurely. Regardless of hoping to be again for the beginning of the postseason, he by no means received higher and finally shut issues down earlier than the beginning of October.
As he went by testing, Kershaw stated he determined to examine his left knee, which had been bothering him for a while. Imaging later confirmed he wanted surgical procedure to restore his left meniscus.
“That one is fairly simple. Simply been bugging me,” Kershaw stated. “That one, I feel, must be fairly fast. The foot is simply laborious as a result of you possibly can’t stroll on it. I’ll be on crutches for slightly bit, however I’m grateful I wasn’t on crutches for this.”
“It’s a day that I’ll positively always remember,” Kershaw stated. “You already know, baseball is only a recreation. Everyone says that, however I don’t know. Man, you go searching and also you see how a lot it means to so many alternative folks. I feel it is likely to be baseball, however it means loads to loads of totally different folks. I’m no totally different.”
Hernández and Flaherty share need to stayOutfielder Teoscar Hernández and right-hander Jack Flaherty are each free brokers this offseason, however the two made it clear on Friday that their need is to be again with the Dodgers subsequent season.
In his first season with the Dodgers, Hernández grew to become a fan favourite and an integral a part of the lineup. The outfielder signed a one-year take care of the Dodgers final winter in hopes of rebuilding his inventory. He now believes he has discovered a house in Los Angeles.
“My hopes are actually excessive,” Hernández stated. “Like I’ve stated earlier than, the Dodgers are the precedence, clearly. I’m going to do every little thing in my energy to return again.”
Hernández and the Dodgers didn’t have any superior talks throughout the season, however they’ll have conversations all through the winter.
“Hopefully tomorrow,” Hernández joked, when requested about his free-agent timeline and coming again to the Dodgers. “I need us to be right here. I need us to be a part of this. I’ve so many good reminiscences right here. I’ve discovered loads as a participant, as an individual. It feels nice to be a part of this.”
As for Flaherty, the right-hander informed David Vassegh on SportsNet LA that he want to return to his hometown crew. Flaherty was a Commerce Deadline acquisition from the Tigers and can command a multiyear deal.
“I like this metropolis,” Flaherty stated. “I by no means wish to depart.”
