Clayton Kershaw Confirms Return to Dodgers for 2025 Season

Despite injuries, the veteran pitcher plans to utilize his shoulder surgery recovery and continue his MLB career.

Kershaw, 36, announced on Fox Sports that he will play in the 2025 season after recovering from shoulder surgery.
He missed most of the 2024 season due to a shoulder injury and a bone spur in his toe, ending his season on August 30.
The Dodgers' pitcher has a player option for 2025, and his announcement suggests he will exercise it.
Kershaw is close to reaching 3,000 career strikeouts, needing just 32 more to achieve this milestone.
Despite his absence, the Dodgers have advanced to the NLCS, tying a postseason record for consecutive scoreless innings.