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In a devastating blow to the Los Angeles Dodgers, star pitcher Clayton Kershaw has been sidelined until at least May 27 due to a lingering toe injury. The news has sent shockwaves throughout the baseball world, leaving fans and teammates alike wondering how the team will cope without their ace.

Kershaw, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, has been dealing with the injury since spring training. Despite initial hopes that he would be ready for the start of the regular season, the injury has proven to be more severe than anticipated.

“It’s frustrating, but I’ve got to take care of it,” Kershaw said in a statement. “I’m looking forward to getting healthy and getting back on the mound.”

The injury is a significant setback for the Dodgers, who rely heavily on Kershaw’s dominance on the mound. The team’s pitching rotation, once considered one of the deepest in the league, has been depleted by injuries to several key pitchers, including Michael Kopech and Tony Gonsolin.

“Clayton is a huge part of our team, and losing him for an extended period is a big blow,” said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. “But we’ve got a deep roster, and we’re confident that our other pitchers can step up and fill the void.”

The Dodgers have called up prospect pitcher Emmet Sheehan from the minors to take Kershaw’s spot in the rotation. Sheehan, a highly touted prospect, will make his major league debut against the San Francisco Giants on Friday.

As Kershaw begins his rehabilitation, the Dodgers will be keeping a close eye on his progress. The team is hopeful that he will be able to return to the mound by the end of May, but for now, they will have to rely on their depth and resilience to stay competitive in the NL West.

The loss of Kershaw is a significant setback, but the Dodgers are determined to keep pushing forward. With a talented roster and a strong team spirit, they are confident that they can overcome this adversity and make a deep run in the playoffs.