Los Angeles Dodgers veteran pitcher Clayton Kershaw will undergo two surgeries on Wednesday.

One surgery will focus on his toe, which has bone spurs and a ruptured plantar plate, and the second procedure will repair the meniscus in his left knee.

The timetable for Kershaw’s return is unknown, but there will likely be more information on his return after surgeries.

The Dodgers held their World Series victory parade in downtown Los Angeles on Friday. A sea of ​​blue greeted the players on the parade route.

Kershaw was, of course, among the players partying on the double-decker buses, although he was more of a cheerleader in October than a contributor. The veteran southpaw was sidelined Aug. 30 after aggravating a toe injury while on the mound in Phoenix.

It was later reported that Kershaw would not be able to pitch in the postseason, a heartbreaking revelation for a player near the end of his career. Nonetheless, Kershaw served as a voice of support for his teammates as the Dodgers continued to knock out teams in the postseason.

At the championship rally at Dodger Stadium, Kershaw was very emotional in his speech to the fans.

“I’ve waited a long time for this day,” Kershaw said. “I’ve waited a long time to celebrate. I can’t imagine being anywhere else right now and I can’t imagine doing it with any other group of guys than this one. It’s the best thing I’ve ever been to participated.

Kershaw admitted he didn’t do much in the postseason for the Dodgers, but he reiterated the unforgettable feeling of winning a World Series.

The Dodgers won the Fall Classic in 2020; however, many baseball fans discredited the Dodgers due to the shortened season.

Kershaw and the rest of the 2020 Dodgers were unable to celebrate their World Series title due to COVID-19 precautions. Kershaw was able to celebrate a few years later with a season-long championship victory.

After the World Series parade, the veteran pitcher also revealed that he would retire as a Dodger. The announcement was highly anticipated as the 2024 season marked Kershaw’s 18th year with the organization.

“I’m so grateful to be able to retire with a Dodgers jersey on my back, whenever that day comes,” Kershaw said. “Not soon, but whenever that day comes.”

The hope is that Kershaw’s two surgeries won’t keep him from pitching throughout the 2025 season. But for now, he can celebrate as a World Series champion.