Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Friday that Kershaw will start a rehab assignment next Wednesday, more than a month before the team is allowed to activate him to its active roster on May 17.

Dodgers’ pitcher Clayton Kershaw is all set to make his return to the minor leagues as part of his recovery journey, after he sustained injuries. The Los Angeles Dodgers eyes his return. Meanwhile, the team is hunting for Blake Snell’s replacement from the younger pitchers.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (toe) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment on Wednesday, according to manager Dave Roberts. The veteran southpaw isn't eligible to be activated from the injured list until the middle of May.