Free agency didn’t start off so strong for the Dodgers as Tyler Anderson ultimately signed a three-year deal with the Angels. However, the Dodgers were still able to retain their future Hall of Fame pitcher Clayton Kershaw, according to reports — the deal has not been officially announced yet.
The one-year deal locks Kershaw in for the 2023 season as the Dodgers pitching unit gets a strong piece back. Kershaw ended 2022 with 2.28 ERA with a 12-3 record that was good enough to earn him his ninth All-Star appearance.
The 34-year-old pitcher still has plenty left in the tank to give, but Austin Barnes believes Kershaw coming back goes further than just his skills.