Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw Placed on IL Because of SI Joint Injury

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Friday that they had placed star pitcher Clayton Kershaw on the injured list with SI joint inflammation.

Cleavinger was recalled to the active roster.

Over the past two years, injuries have been a storyline for the 34-year-old. He missed the playoffs with a left forearm injury and finished 10-8 with a 3.55 earned run average in 22 starts.

The Dodgers won the National League Wild Card Game and then the San Francisco Giants in five games in a division series, but they lost in the National League Championship Series to the Atlanta Braves.

The Dodgers were able to re-sign their ace after he left for the New York Mets.

Coming into the campaign, how he would look after his injury was a big question.

He told reporters in April that no matter how you feel in the off season, you have to get out there and face teams. I have kind of proven in my head that I am ok.

Through five starts, he has compiled a 1.80 ERA, a 0.73 WHIP and 32 strikeouts.

The Dallas native is no longer the player who won three National League Cy Young Awards and the National League Most Valuable Player in his prime, but he is still a top-end starter and a key player for the Dodgers as they seek their second title in three years.

RyanPepiot could potentially step into the rotation on a full-time basis after he made a spot start Wednesday.