The future Hall of Famer, who is recovering from foot and knee surgeries but has been throwing off a mound for some time now, is scheduled to throw live batting practice on Saturday.

Future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw is inching closer to a return, and for Los Angeles Dodgers fans, Saturday marked a significant milestone in that journey. The 36-year-old Dodger legend faced live

Kershaw isn't eligible to return from the injured list until May 17, but the fact that he's already been cleared to begin a rehab assignment is an encouraging sign that he may be able to return around then.