Kershaw said Friday that his left shoulder doesn't hurt when he throws, but Dr. Neal ElAttrache recommends more rest, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Kershaw won't pitch this weekend, but he will throw a bullpen session next week in Baltimore, so in theory he could return to the rotation next weekend in Texas if he gets cleared. It seems as though Kershaw is probably ready to go, but the 35-year-old is trusting the doctors and playing things extremely safe. He has a 1.09 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, 30 strikeouts and four wins in 33 innings over his last five starts.