Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: Throws 60-pitch sim game

Kershaw (back) threw approximately 60 pitches in a simulated game Saturday, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Analysis:

The three-time Cy Young winner cleared a significant hurdle on his road to recovery, repeating his workload from Wednesday's standard bullpen session, this time against live hitters. Manager Dave Roberts said the team will wait and see how Kershaw feels Sunday morning before determining whether the lefty will need a minor league rehab start. If not, Kershaw could return at some point this upcoming week.