Clayton Kershaw took the mound for the first time as a major leaguer yesterday. While it’s been reported in various places that he will only be up for three starts, it is hard to imagine him being sent down if he churns out two more performances like yesterday’s. While he didn’t get the decision, he put an impressive six inning debut on the table to show us the type of pitcher he can be. He didn’t rack up a 47:15 K to walk ratio in the minors by accident. Of the 102 pitches he threw, 69 of them crossed the plate or were swung at. Kershaw fanned seven Cardinals while walking only one, but did allow two earned runs on five hits. He got the Cards to hit the ball on the ground seven times, with only 11 balls being hit into play in all.
So the question is whether or not to use that waiver spot on Kershaw. It depends on your team needs, obviously, but the Dodgers need good starting pitching, and I think if Kershaw repeats this performance he’ll certainly be left in the rotation. Of course, the Red Sox sent Buchholz down after his no-hitter last year, so anything is possible. I’ll be taking the chance in my mixed league if he falls to me at two.
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