Dodgers left-handed pitcher Clayton Kershaw unexpectedly left Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks raising concerns among fans and the team the exit from the field occurred shortly after Kershaw had given up a leadoff home run in the second inning to Corbin Carroll as soon as the Home Run was scored Kershaw was seen talking to one of the Dodgers coaches and manager Dave Roberts later joined in the conversation shortly afterward it was decided that he would leave the game which he did so abruptly after Kershaw's exit the Dodgers announced that the reason for the substitution was due to soreness in his big toe the exact nature of the soreness and severity of the injury were not immediately clear leaving many questions about the players's condition open the news of an injury to Clayton Kershaw is a cause for concern for the team and its fans Kershaw is a key part of the Dodgers pitching rotation and is one of the team's most experienced and consistent players Kershaw's exit during the Diamondbacks game has left some uncertainty about what could happen next while the Dodgers have stated that the injury of is just a sore toe many are wondering if this could be something more serious than anticipated considering how important Kershaw is to the team's future plans with the postseason approaching Kershaw's health is a top priority for the team he has faced some challenges with injuries in recent years but has always managed to recover and return in great shape now with this new concern the Dodgers medical staff is expected to conduct a thorough evaluation to determine the best approach for the Player's recovery the question remains as to how long Kershaw will need to recover and whether he will be ready to return to the mound anytime soon the next game and the decisions made by Dave Roberts and the medical staff will be crucial in understanding how this injury will impact the final stretch of the season and for you Dodgers fans what do you think of Kershaw's unexpected exit will he be able to recover in time to help the team in the upcoming challenges leave your comment with your opinion