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Los Angeles Dodgers veteran 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, and the second procedure will repair the meniscus in his left knee.
The timeline for Kershaw’s return is unknown, but there will likely be more information regarding his return after surgeries.
The Dodgers hosted their World Series victory parade in downtown Los Angeles on Friday. A sea of blue welcomed the players to the parade route.
Kershaw was, of course, one of the revelers on the double-decker buses, although in October he was more of a cheerleader than a contributor. The veteran left-hander was sidelined on August 30 after re-aggravating a lingering toe injury 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 near the end of his career. Nevertheless, Kershaw served as a show of support for his teammates as the Dodgers continued to eliminate teams in the postseason.
During the championship rally at Dodger Stadium, Kershaw was very emotional in his speech to fans.
“I’ve been waiting for this day for a long time,” Kershaw said. “I’ve been waiting a long time to celebrate. I can’t imagine being anywhere else right now, and I can’t imagine doing it with any other group of guys than this group here. This is the best thing I have ever been a part of.”
Kershaw admitted he didn’t do much for the Dodgers in the postseason, but he echoed the unforgettable feeling of winning a World Series.
The Dodgers won the Fall Classic in 2020; However, many baseball fans disparaged the Dodgers for the shortened 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 victory.
After the World Series parade, the veteran pitcher also announced 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 am so grateful that I get to retire with a Dodger jersey on my back, whenever that day comes,” Kershaw said. “Not anytime soon, but whenever that day comes.”
The hope is that Kershaw’s two surgeries don’t keep him from pitching through the entire 2025 season. But for now, he can celebrate as a World Series champion.