Dodgers Place Kershaw, Kelly on Injured List; Call Up Casparius, Honeywell

The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed veteran left-hander Clayton Kershaw on the 15-day injured list with a bone spur in his left big toe. Right-hander Joe Kelly has also been placed on the IL with right shoulder inflammation. The Dodgers have called up RHP Ben Casparius from Triple-A Oklahoma City to replace Kershaw and have selected the contract of RHP Brent Honeywell to replace Kelly.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been hit with a double whammy of injuries to their pitching staff, as veteran left-hander Clayton Kershaw and right-hander Joe Kelly have both been placed on the 15-day injured list.

Kershaw, who left Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second inning, was diagnosed with a bone spur in his left big toe. The injury is a result of a buildup of calcium on the bone, which can cause pain and swelling.

"There's so much swelling, he can barely move around," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said before Saturday's game.

Kershaw gave up three runs in the first inning and with the early exit, the Dodgers used every reliever on their staff except for Evan Phillips, who had pitched the previous two days.

The Dodgers called up RHP Ben Casparius from Triple-A Oklahoma City to replace Kershaw.

"We need some coverage for tonight," Roberts said, adding that they won't know for sure how long Kershaw will be out. "I don't think the 15 days will cut into the buildup" of his stamina, Roberts said.

Kershaw, who didn't pitch until July 25 after having offseason shoulder surgery, is 2-2 with a 4.50 ERA in seven starts. In 17 seasons, all with the Dodgers, the 10-time All-Star has a 212-94 record with a 2.50 ERA.

Kelly, on the other hand, is dealing with right shoulder inflammation. The 13-year veteran pitched 1 2/3 innings on Friday and gave up two earned runs on three hits.

To replace Kelly, the Dodgers selected the contract of RHP Brent Honeywell for his second stint with the club this season. Honeywell was designated for assignment on Aug. 18.

LHP Justin Wrobleski is with the team and with roster expansion on Sunday, he will be activated to start that game against Arizona.

The Dodgers are hopeful that both Kershaw and Kelly will be able to return to the rotation soon. However, with the team currently in a playoff race, the injuries could be a significant setback.