Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: Expected to throw sim game Sunday

Kershaw (back) will likely throw a simulated game Sunday, Andy McCullough of the LA Times reports.

Analysis:

Kershaw's recovery from a back injury continues to progress well and he'll take another step in the right direction by facing live hitters Sunday. He threw a 60-pitch bullpen Wednesday, according to McCullough, and the Dodgers are trying to determine whether Kershaw will need to go out on a rehab assignment before rejoining the rotation. More information on Kershaw's outlook figures to be made available after he throws Sunday.