The Los Angeles Dodgers have decided to push Clayton Kershaw's next start to Friday.

Kershaw had been scheduled to start on Monday against the San Diego Padres.

Dave Roberts told reporters that the decision to move Kershaw's start wasn't prompted by a physical issue, saying that the main goal in pushing his start back is lining up the rotation for the postseason.

The Dodgers have closely monitored Kershaw's workload since he returned from a six-week stay on the injured list due to shoulder issues.

He has not pitched beyond the fifth inning since returning and has eclipsed 80 pitches in a start just once.