Los Angeles Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw is calling it a career.
The future Hall of Famer announced Thursday that he would be retiring following the conclusion of the 2025 season. He’s scheduled to make his final home start at Dodger Stadium on Friday.
Kershaw pitched in 18 seasons, all with the Dodgers. He won three Cy Youngs, one MVP, a Gold Glove, a Roberto Clemente Award and the 2020 World Series.
While not as dominant as he once was, the Dodgers ace has registered a 3.53 ERA in 20 starts this season. His days of dominance are over, but the veteran is finding ways to get outs and contributing to a Dodgers team bound for the postseason.
Despite pitching for 18 years, Kershaw didn’t face the Boston Red Sox in the regular season until this season. He fired 4 2/3 innings and allo