Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw feeling ‘gratitude’ to get back on mound Saturday

LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw is tired of “taking up space.”

The veteran left-hander will be activated from the Injured List Saturday and make his 18th season debut with the Dodgers, having recovered from his latest medical challenges – surgery on his left knee and foot in November.

“I’m excited to get going again and compete, and I just want to be a contributing part of this team,” Kershaw said. “So I’m excited to do that. It’s been a long time.

“I don’t take it for granted...