Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw reveals he will have two major surgeries next week

Los Angeles Dodgers veteran pitcher Clayton Kershaw will undergo a second surgery on Wednesday.

One surgery will focus on the toe, which has bone spurs and a torn plantar plate, and the second procedure will repair the meniscus in the left knee.

The timeline for Kershaw’s return is unknown, but there will likely be more information on his return from surgery.

The Dodgers hosted their World Series victory parade in downtown Los Angeles on Friday. A sea of ​​blue greeted players on the parade route.

Kershaw, of course, was among the players celebrating on the double-decker buses, though he was more of a cheerleader in October than a contributor. The veteran southpaw was ruled out on Aug. 30 after re-aggravating an ongoing toe injury while on the mound in Phoenix.

It was later reported that Kershaw would not be able to pitch in the postseason, a heartbreaking revelation for a player nearing the end of his career. However, Kershaw served as a voice of support for his teammates as the Dodgers continued to knock off teams in the postseason.

At the championship rally at Dodger Stadium, Kershaw was very emotional in his speech to the fans.

“I’ve been waiting for this day for a long time,” Kershaw said. “I’ve been waiting to celebrate for a long time. I can’t imagine being anywhere else right now, and I can’t imagine doing this with any other group of guys than this group right here. This is the best thing I’ve ever been a part of.”

Kershaw admitted he didn’t do much in the postseason for the Dodgers, but reiterated the unforgettable feeling of winning a World Series.

The Dodgers won the 2020 Fall Classic; however, many baseball fans discredited the Dodgers due to the short season.

Kershaw and the rest of the 2020 Dodgers were unable to celebrate their World Series title due to COVID-19 precautions. Kershaw got to celebrate a few years later with a season-long championship win.

Following the World Series parade, the veteran pitcher also revealed that he will retire as a Dodger. The announcement was highly anticipated as the 2024 season marked Kershaw’s 18th year with the organization.

“I’m just so grateful that I’m going to get to retire with a Dodger jersey on, whenever that day comes,” Kershaw said. “Not soon, but whenever that day will come.”

The hope is that Kershaw’s two surgeries won’t keep him from pitching throughout the 2025 season. But for now, he can celebrate as a World Series champion.