Kershaw still weeks away; could miss entire playoffs

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Los Angeles Dodgers
NEWS: Dodgers LHP Clayton Kershaw will be sidelined for at least a couple more weeks due to his left toe injury and some general issues related to overcompensating for his toe pain.
IMPACT: Medium 
BHQ SPIN: In addition to missing the end of the regular season, Kershaw’s availability for the playoffs is now in jeopardy. The Dodgers would likely need to advance to the NLCS for him to have an opportunity to pitch again this year.
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Los Angeles Dodgers
NEWS: The Dodgers placed RHP Brusdar Graterol on the 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation and recalled RHP Ben Casparius in a corresponding move.
IMPACT: Medium 
BHQ SPIN: Graterol has missed most of the season with a shoulder injury and then...

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