Dodgers put Kershaw on DL, trade for Norris
Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw received an epidural injection for his sore lower back and will be placed on the 15-day disabled list, manager Dave Roberts said before Thursday’s game in Milwaukee.
In the deal, the Dodgers also received minor-league outfielder Dian Toscano, a player to be named and cash considerations from Atlanta for minor-league pitchers Philip Pfeifer and Caleb Dirks.
To make room for Norris on the 40-man roster, Los Angeles designated left-hander Ian Thomas for assignment.
When you lose a player to the disabled list like Clayton, who you’ve counted on the fifth-day start, obviously that’s out of our control.
The loss of Kershaw is another blow for a pitching staff beset with injuries.
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