As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare for their first taste of playoff baseball in 2025, the team has officially released their 26-player NL Wild Card roster, and needless to say, there are a few surprises .

First and foremost, Clayton Kershaw is among the pitchers left off the list, joining Anthony Banda in street clothes for the three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds. While this decision may be surprising to some, it was largely expected, as Kershaw pitched the regular season finale and thus, won't be available to go until Game 1 of the next round against the Philadelphia Phillies, should the Dodgers advance.

Would it be nice to have Kershaw – and Banda – as bullpen options if they need them? Most certainly, especially if things get tight in the final frames of Game 3, but

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