Clayton Kershaw says he feels ‘100 percent’ following bullpen session

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have clawed their way near the top of the NL West, and now the good news continues to trickle in.

Ace lefty Clayton Kershaw, who has been sidelined since late June with a herniated disc in his back, threw a bullpen session on Saturday and said that he feels “100 percent,” per Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register.

Clayton Kershaw said he felt "100 percent" during bullpen session today. #Dodgers

— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) August 20, 2016

The 28-year-old Kershaw is currently on the 60-day disabled list but is eligible to return to the mound on August 27. He had gone 11-2 with 1.79 ERA and 145 strikeouts in 16 starts before the injury.

It was only a little over a month ago that the three-time NL Cy Young Award winner was shut down indefinitely after suffering a setback in a simulated game, so this is obviously a great development for the Dodgers with about 40 games left and the division crown very much in reach. Perhaps this time the Rams will be the ones to send Kershaw a welcome back gift.

H/T Rotoworld

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Clayton Kershaw bought Johnnie Walker to welcome Rams to L.A.

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Now that the Rams are in Los Angeles, they can reap the benefits that come with their new home. Among them, is sharing a town with the best pitcher in the world, who happens to very hospitable.

Clayton Kershaw made his debut with the Dodgers in 2008 and has become one of the more prominent members of the city’s sporting landscape since. So, it seems only fitting he would welcome the Rams after their move from St. Louis. The three-time National League Cy Young Award Winner did just that, purchasing bottles of Johnnie Walker Blue Label with the words “Welcome home! LA all day” on them for members of the team.

Dodgers ace @ClaytonKersh22 sent each of the @RamsNFL players a bottle of Johnny Walker Blue welcoming them home. pic.twitter.com/p2FA1qPLwy

— Liz Habib (@LizHabib) August 9, 2016

Kershaw certainly spared no expense as Blue Label can cost upwards of $ 200 per bottle. Not a bad welcoming gift, I’d say.

“To celebrate their return and welcome the Rams back to our city, it seemed fitting to send the team limited edition bottles of Johnnie Walker Blue Label: Year of the Ram,” Kershaw told ABC 7. “I look forward to watching them play for many seasons to come. Here’s to a new beginning, great success and a winning season.”

Last week, Kendrick Lamar and ScHoolboy Q stopped by Rams training camp. Now, Kershaw gifts them expensive whiskey. The perks of being in Los Angeles.

H/T Cut4

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