The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed ace pitcher Clayton Kershaw on the 10-day disabled list with left biceps tendinitis.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that the team is "cautiously optimistic" about Kershaw, who started feeling discomfort while playing catch Saturday.

"If it was more of another part of the arm, it would be more concerning, but being the biceps we are more hopeful," Roberts told reporters.