The 35-year-old has signed 1-year deals to stay with the Dodgers the past two seasons, but a shoulder injury could lead him to retirement after 16 seasons
Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw shows his frustration in the dugout after being removed during the first inning of Game 1 of their National League Division Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at Dodger Stadium. PHOENIX — Clayton Kershaw might have pitched the last game of his Hall of Fame career. Or he could be back for a 17th big-league season next spring.“Just obviously a horrible way to end it personally,” he said. “But that’s ultimately not important.
Things were more complicated in 2021. Kershaw ended the season on the sidelines with a forearm injury that caused him to miss the postseason. He received a platelet-rich plasma injection in October to treat the injury. The MLB lockout allowed him to delay starting a throwing program until January, giving him added time to recover – and contemplate his future.
“I’m not sure about that either,” Kershaw said when asked how he will approach this offseason. “I’m not sure how it’s going to look.” When he returned, it was as a clearly compromised pitcher. Kershaw’s fastball velocity plummeted to an average of only 88.7 mph in September. His command suffered as well. The Dodgers gave him extra rest between starts – as much as nine days – and limited his pitch count.The Audible: Among Dodgers, Bruins and Trojans, who’s best defensively?
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