Clayton Kershaw is throwing in the bullpen with the hope of making a return from his toe injury for the first-place Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (toe) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session ahead of Friday's game against the Colorado Rockies. The left-hander has been sidelined since late-August due to a big toe issue.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have their sights set on the postseason as they have reached the later stages of the regular season, but they are still awaiting word on a number of starting pitchers making their way back from injury.

Clayton Kershaw is doing everything he can to keep his arm in game shape while managing an injury to the big toe on his left foot. With October fast approaching