GLENDALE, Ariz. — After an injury-interrupted 2016 season, Clayton Kershaw hopes to remain healthy this season.

“I’m here to make every start this year,” the Los Angeles Dodgers ace said Wednesday after reporting for spring training. “I feel like that’s what I’m here to do.”

Kershaw threw a bullpen session, a day ahead of the official start of workouts for pitchers and catchers.

He did not pitch for the Dodgers from June 26 until Sept. 9 last year because of a herniated disk in his back. The three-time NL Cy Young Award winner went 12-4 with a 1.69 ERA, then made four starts and one relief appearance in the playoffs.

“I’m doing good,” said Kershaw, who turns 29 on March 19. “I’m excited to give the back a good test this spring. But there’s no worries or concerns.”