Clayton Kershaw did not debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers this year until July 25 due to a long recovery from offseason left shoulder surgery.
He wound up making seven starts for the team before being placed on the 15-day injured list on Aug. 31 because of left big toe inflammation caused by a bone spur.
Kershaw hoped to return in time for the postseason, but he was ruled out after the injury worsened during his comeback attempt…