Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw: Will face live hitters next week

Kershaw (back) said Friday that he will face live hitters next week, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Analysis:

It's not entirely clear whether Kershaw will throw live batting practice to teammates or head out for minor league rehab outing, but either way, Kershaw is ready for the next step. He built up to 60 pitches during Friday's bullpen session, his second bullpen session of the week.