Dodgers to start Clayton Kershaw on Thursday, Tyler Glasnow on Wednesday, says Dave Roberts Boston 25 News [Video]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are adding some much-needed reinforcements to their starting rotation this upcoming week.

Manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Clayton Kershaw will be activated from the injured list and start on Thursday Tyler Glasnow will precede him in the rotation on Wednesday, providing the Dodgers with two of their most important arms against the rival San Francisco Giants.

Kershaw made the third start of his rehab assignment on Friday night for Triple-A Oklahoma City. Pitching on the road against Round Rock, he allowed three runs and six hits with two strikeouts in four innings.

“I want to be a part of it, want to be one of the best five guys we have,” Kershaw told reporters afterward, via KVUE’s Cory Mose. “Obviously right now, we’re in a bit of dire straits, we need to hold on a little bit… if they need me now, I’ll be ready.”

Kershaw, 36, has not pitched for the Dodgers …