Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw (shoulder) completes 31-pitch bullpen session

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw (shoulder soreness) threw 31 pitches in a bullpen session on Thursday.

What It Means:

Kershaw continues to progress in the right direction, but his status remains in the air for Opening Day. Expect plenty of updates between now and then.

numberFire's models expect Kershaw to record a 2.87 ERA and 1.06 WHIP with 186 strikeouts and 39 walks over 184 2/3 innings this season.