Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw says he will undergo two major surgeries next week

Veteran Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw will undergo two surgeries on Wednesday.

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

There is no timeline for Kershaw’s return, but there will likely be more information on his return from surgery.

The Dodgers held their World Series victory parade in downtown Los Angeles on Friday. The blue sea greeted the players along the parade route.

Kershaw, of course, was among the players celebrating on double-decker buses, although he was more of a fan than a sponsor in October. The veteran left-hander was ruled out of a game 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 play in the postseason, a heartbreaking revelation for a player nearing the end of his career. However, Kershaw supported his teammates as the Dodgers continued to defeat teams in the postseason.

At the championship rally at Dodger Stadium, Kershaw made an emotional appearance in front of the fans.

“I’ve been waiting for this day for a long time,” Kershaw said. “I have been waiting for a long time to celebrate this event. I can’t imagine being anywhere else right now, and I can’t imagine doing this with a different 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 he did echo the unforgettable feeling of winning the World Series.

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

Kershaw and the rest of the 2020 Dodgers were unable to celebrate their World Series title due to COVID-19 precautions. A couple of years later, Kershaw celebrated winning the championship throughout the season.

After the World Series parade, the veteran pitcher also announced that he would retire as a Dodger. The announcement was highly anticipated as the 2024 season marks Kershaw’s 18th year with the organization.

“I’m so grateful that I’ll retire with a Dodger jersey on my back, whenever that day comes,” Kershaw said. “Not soon, but whenever it comes.”

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