Dodgers formally activate Clayton Kershaw for season debut

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated star left-hander Clayton Kershaw from the 60-day injured list Saturday in time for him to make his season debut that night against the Los Angeles Angels.The three

Dodgers formally activate Clayton Kershaw for season debut

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated star left-hander Clayton Kershaw from the 60-day injured list Saturday in time for him to make his season debut that night against the Los Angeles Angels.

The three-time National League Cy Young Award winner and 2014 NL MVP has been sidelined all season recovering from offseason surgery to repair meniscus damage in his left knee and a ruptured plantar plate in his left big toe.

The 37-year-old Kershaw made just seven starts last season due to injuries. He went 2-2 with a 4.50 ERA.

Kershaw is a stellar 10-2 with a 1.99 ERA in 16 career starts against the Angels.

Overall, the 10-time All-Star is 212-94 with a 2.50 ERA and 2,968 strikeouts in 432 appearances (429 starts) over 17 seasons, all with the Dodgers.

Los Angeles optioned right-hander Ryan Loutos to Triple-A Oklahoma City. The 26-year-old allowed two runs and three hits in one inning during Friday’s 6-2 loss to the Angels in his first appearance with the Dodgers.

Los Angeles also transferred left-hander Blake Snell (shoulder) to the 60-day IL to open up a 40-man roster spot for Kershaw.