In more encouraging news for Dodgers pitching, Heyman revealed that three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw is set to make his 2025 debut on May 18. Kershaw last week threw 60 pitches for the Double-A Tulsa Drillers as he continues to rehab from left toe surgery; the Dodgers can activate him from the 60-day IL on May 17.

One of the most exciting things surrounding the Los Angeles Dodgers this season is Shohei Ohtani's return to the mound.

Led by the reigning NL MVP Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers are off to a solid start in 2025, currently sitting in second place in the NL West with an 18-10 record and a plus 16 run differential. On Sunday, they faced off against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a rubber match, ultimately winning the game 9-2 and taking the series with two wins.