Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: Scheduled to throw Saturday

Kershaw (back) will face hitters Saturday, Andy McCullough of the LA Times reports.

Analysis:

It was reported earlier Thursday that Kershaw was going to face hitters Sunday, but he'll be bumped up a day to Saturday. The Dodgers have yet to announce how many innings he'll toss Saturday, but there is a growing sentiment that Kershaw will be able to come off the disabled list without going out on a rehab assignment. A further update on Kershaw's timetable figures to be made available after he throws Saturday.