Dodgers manager Dave Roberts acknowledged the possibility that Clayton Kershaw could need surgery on his ailing back, although the club is hopeful it will not be needed and the ace will return to pitch this season.
Roberts was asked before Wednesday night's oss at Washington if there is more of a chance for surgery since the initial setback.
"To answer your question, yes," Roberts said. "I think that with the way it flared up, it's more of an indication that surgery is more of a possibility obviously with the way his back responded, but we're still hopeful that he will be back. When you're talking about the back, that is always an option, but we're certainly hopeful that Clayton will be back, absolutely."
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