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Clayton Kershaw Says Goodbye at Dodger Stadium as Dodgers Mull Postseason Role

The retiring left-hander closed his home career during a playoff-clinching weekend.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) is greeted by pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (left) and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (right) after being relieved during the fifth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sept. 19, 2025.
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Overview

  • Kershaw announced on Sept. 18 that he will retire after this season, thanking fans in an emotional on-field address Sunday after 18 years that included three Cy Young Awards, the 2014 MVP and his 3,000th strikeout.
  • In his final regular-season home start, he struck out six and allowed two earned runs as Los Angeles beat the Giants on Friday, the night the Dodgers clinched a postseason berth.
  • Manager Dave Roberts says the team has not decided Kershaw’s October role, with options ranging from a rotation spot to a limited bullpen assignment.
  • The Dodgers’ playoff rotation is expected to feature Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow, reflecting the club’s pitching depth Kershaw acknowledged.
  • Kershaw is expected to pitch at least once more, with a possible start reported for Sept. 26 in Seattle, though that appearance has not been confirmed.