Overview

• The team announced the decision Thursday, capping an 18-season run with the Dodgers that ties the franchise record for longevity.
• He owns 222 career wins, a 2.54 ERA—the lowest in the live-ball era among qualified pitchers—and 3,039 strikeouts.
• After starting the year on the injured list following knee and foot procedures, he returned in May and went 10–2 with a 3.53 ERA over 20 starts, reaching 3,000 strikeouts in July.
• Manager Dave Roberts said he expects Kershaw on the postseason roster, with his October usage still to be decided given the club’s deep rotation.
• The 11-time All-Star’s résumé includes three Cy Young Awards, the 2014 NL MVP and two World Series titles, and he becomes Hall of Fame-eligible in 2031.