At 37 years old, Clayton Kershaw has heard every accolade a pitcher can receive , but Dodgers President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman may have summed it up best this week. “He is the ultimate competitor,” Friedman said of the franchise icon, who has battled back from injuries to deliver a 9-2 record with a 3.06 ERA in 17 starts this season.

Kershaw’s return to form in 2025 has been as important off the field as it has on it. In a rotation riddled with injuries early in the year, the three-time Cy Young Award winner provided stability just when the Dodgers needed it most. Since debuting in mid-May after offseason surgeries, Kershaw has anchored the staff through his ability to adapt, no longer overpowering hitters but instead leaning on precision and efficiency.

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