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Kershaw Bids Farewell to Dodgers Fans as Playoff Role Remains Unsettled

Team leaders are still weighing a playoff role for the retiring left-hander, with another outing expected Sept. 26 in Seattle.

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

  • Before Sunday’s game at Dodger Stadium, Clayton Kershaw delivered a grateful address to fans as he closes an 18-year career with the club.
  • In his final regular-season home start Friday, he struck out six and allowed two earned runs as Los Angeles beat the Giants to clinch a postseason berth.
  • Manager Dave Roberts said the Dodgers have not decided whether Kershaw will start in October or work out of the bullpen.
  • Kershaw is expected to take the mound at least once more and could start the Sept. 26 series opener at Seattle, according to team conversations reported this weekend.
  • A deep rotation featuring Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow factors into the decision, and Kershaw says he is willing to fill any role.