MLB.com reports Dodgers manager Joe Torre opened up Sunday about SP prospect Clayton Kershaw. Torre told reporters that the left-hander is on the "Kershaw Decree" -- which means he will not exceed 25 innings pitched in any month while in the minors. This strategy is in place so the team can ration the left-hander's outings so that he is useful to the Dodgers late in the season. "We don't want to get teased and find out in September (that Kershaw's) not pitching anymore," said Torre. (Updated 05/05/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/10/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Dodgers GM Ned Colletti watched Kershaw's last outing, a 6 2/3 inning outing for Double-A Jacksonville Thursday. He reported to Torre that his breaking ball was inconsistent in the first few innings, but he still didn't allow a run and walked just one. He is 0-3 with a 1.11 ERA in six starts. The Dodgers are now expected to have Kershaw's next few outings in relief so they can minimize his workload. "We all know that his future, if he stays healthy, is in the big leagues," Torre said. Were not expecting to see Kershaw in the majors until later in 2008, but injuries to the big league roster could speed up the process. Regardless, Kerhaw is worth owning in all long-term Fantasy formats and some larger seasonal leagues, particularly NL-only formats. (Updated 05/05/2008).
No information available at this time.
MLB.com reports Dodgers manager Joe Torre opened up Sunday about SP prospect Clayton Kershaw. Torre told reporters that the left-hander is on the "Kershaw Decree" -- which means he will not exceed 25 innings pitched in any month while in the minors. This strategy is in place so the team can ration the left-hander's outings so that he is useful to the Dodgers late in the season. "We don't want to get teased and find out in September (that Kershaw's) not pitching anymore," said Torre. (Updated 05/05/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/10/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Dodgers GM Ned Colletti watched Kershaw's last outing, a 6 2/3 inning outing for Double-A Jacksonville Thursday. He reported to Torre that his breaking ball was inconsistent in the first few innings, but he still didn't allow a run and walked just one. He is 0-3 with a 1.11 ERA in six starts. The Dodgers are now expected to have Kershaw's next few outings in relief so they can minimize his workload. "We all know that his future, if he stays healthy, is in the big leagues," Torre said. Were not expecting to see Kershaw in the majors until later in 2008, but injuries to the big league roster could speed up the process. Regardless, Kerhaw is worth owning in all long-term Fantasy formats and some larger seasonal leagues, particularly NL-only formats. (Updated 05/05/2008).
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