Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw stands on the field during practice in preparation for Game 1 of a baseball NL Division Series against the San Diego Padres in Los Angeles, Friday, Oct. 4,

Clayton Kershaw's hopes of recovering from his toe injury in time to help a needy Los Angeles Dodgers rotation at some point this postseason have come to an end, as manager Dave Roberts said Saturday that the team is "closing the door" on his return.

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ quest to win their second World Series championship in five years will have to be done without Clayton Kershaw. The 36-year-old Clayton Kershaw hasn’t pitched since Aug. 30, as he continues to deal with a bone spur in his left big toe.