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Clayton Kershaw to Retire After 2025 Season With Final Dodger Stadium Start Friday

The Dodgers confirmed the 18-year franchise icon’s plan, with his postseason role to be determined.

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Sep 12, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) before the game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Los Angeles announced Thursday that Kershaw will retire after this season and make his final regular-season home start Friday against the Giants.
  • The 37-year-old has spent all 18 seasons with the Dodgers, winning three Cy Young Awards, the 2014 NL MVP and World Series titles in 2020 and 2024.
  • He reached 3,000 career strikeouts in July and enters the weekend at 10-2 with a 3.53 ERA over 20 starts this year.
  • Owner Mark Walter lauded Kershaw’s career in a statement and said it will lead to his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
  • Manager Dave Roberts said there is a place for Kershaw on the postseason roster, though whether he starts or works in relief has not been decided.