Bad news for the Dodgers.
The Dodgers announced on Sunday that they would be shutting down Matt Kemp for the remainder of the season.
As the Dodgers prepare for their NLDS matchup against the Braves, it was made known that Kemp will not be playing.
Kemp’s been sidelined with an ankle injury which has had him in crutches on Sunday. The Dodgers tweeted the following quote from Kemp
"To sum it up, if I keep playing on it, my ankle could break." -Matt Kemp on his status.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 29, 2013
and then they made it official
Matt Kemp will be shut down for the rest of the season.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 29, 2013
Clearly the right call was made