Kershaw’s return was at a good time, because the Dodgers put Roki Sasaki on the IL on Tuesday because of “right shoulder impingement.” Apparently, Sasaki had pain in his shoulder for a few weeks and didn’t tell anyone. He only mentioned it after his last start. Meanwhile, his fastball velocity had been dipping each start. Now we know why.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have called up top catching prospect Dalton Rushing, who manager Dave Roberts says will catch two games a week as the backup to Will Smith.

The Dodgers finally dumped Austin Barnes, their longest-tenured position player, as Dalton Rushing is on the verge of his MLB debut.