It will be the sixth time Kershaw is placed on the injured list in his career, and the first time he’ll officially go on it with a shoulder injury. In 2014, Kershaw missed more than a month with a strained left shoulder and back muscle inflammation. Kershaw’s shoulder, however, was a nuisance last season and his slider’s depth consequently suffered. The pitch lost its bite and often was indistinguishable from his fastball, making it easier to hit.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 20, 2019 00:58 UTC