Overview

• Clayton Kershaw, a three-time Cy Young winner, has agreed to re-sign with the Dodgers pending a physical, continuing his 17-year career with the team.
• Kershaw underwent surgeries on his left foot and knee following the Dodgers' 2024 World Series win and is expected to start the season on the 60-day injured list.
• The 36-year-old left-hander is not anticipated to pitch until at least late May, marking another delayed start due to injuries in recent seasons.
• Despite his health struggles, Kershaw remains a highly effective pitcher when available, with a 2.84 ERA over 31 starts in the past two seasons.
• Kershaw is just 32 strikeouts away from reaching 3,000 career strikeouts, a milestone achieved by only 19 other pitchers in MLB history.