Clayton Kershaw (back) could return to Dodgers' rotation this weekend

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (back) said after getting through a three-inning simulated game Monday that he expects to pitch in a game in five days.

What It Means:

That would potentially put Kershaw in line for a start in New York against the Mets during their upcoming weekend series. The 30-year-old southpaw has only made one start for the Dodgers since May 1.

Kershaw has averaged 35.9 FanDuel points in eight starts this season while recording a 2.76 ERA and 1.12 WHIP with 53 strikeouts and 11 walks across 49 innings.