22 Clayton Kershaw SP

Kershaw (biceps) is scheduled to throw a simulated game Saturday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Kershaw was able to get through a bullpen session with no issues Wednesday -- saying he felt healthy after throwing for longer than was originally planned -- so he'll continue to ramp up his throwing program over the weekend. If all goes well during Saturday's simulated outing, the ace could be cleared to embark on a minor-league rehab assignment shorty thereafter (assuming one is deemed necessary).

Kershaw (biceps) was able to play catch Monday following his 30-pitch bullpen session Sunday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

The fact that Kershaw was able to throw the day after participating in his first bullpen session since the injury is great news for the Dodgers. He's expected to toss another bullpen Wednesday (30-40 pitches) followed by a simulated game Saturday if all goes well.

Kershaw (biceps) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Sunday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

This marks an important step in the rehab process for Kershaw, who had been limited to flat-ground throwing. According to Pedro Moura of The Athletic Los Angeles, Kershaw will throw at least one more mound session before making a start "somewhere." It seems more likely than not that Kershaw will require a minor-league rehab start before returning to the Dodgers' rotation.

Kershaw (biceps) advanced his throwing distance to 120 feet Thursday, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports.

Kershaw's next step will be mound work, which is expected to happen in the near future after playing catch for the past week. Expect a better idea of the left-hander's eventual return date once he's able to get a couple bullpen sessions under his belt.

Kershaw (biceps) played catch prior to the Dodgers' game Sunday against the Reds, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic Los Angeles reports.

It's encouraging sign that Kershaw has been able to play catch for several days in a row, but with the lefty having yet to resume mound work, it appears unlikely that he'll be activated from the 10-day disabled list this week. That presumably puts Ross Stripling on track for at least one more turn through the rotation over the weekend in Washington, though the Dodgers have yet to confirm as much. Expect a more defined target date for Kershaw's return to become crystallized once the ace is able to face hitters in batting practice.