Clayton Kershaw

Clayton Kershaw will make his season debut Saturday against the Angels and in the process will tie Zack Wheat and Bill Russell for the most years with the Dodgers franchise.

Clayton Kershaw will make his season debut against the Angels on Saturday, manager Dave Roberts tells reporters (including David Vassegh of 570 Sports). The Dodgers will need to activate him from the 60-day injured list. Kershaw opened the season on the 60-day IL as he recovers from offseason surgeries on his left knee and left…

Kershaw is coming off offseason knee and toe surgeries

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed to reporters that the future Hall of Famer will take the ball this weekend at Citi Field. The 37-year-old southpaw, who is coming back from offseason toe and knee surgeries, should remain a viable option for fantasy managers on a per-start basis. Setting aside the obvious durability concerns, the stuff has looked sharp in recent minor league outings and he should provide a boost in the ratio departments for fantasy purposes, even if there won't be a ton of volume.

Kershaw (toe/knee) is expected to start Saturday's contest against the Angels, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.