On Thursday, Clayton Kershaw announced his intention to retire at the end of the 2025 season, putting an end to his storied 18-season career with the Dodgers. He pitched his last regular season start at home against the Giants on Friday night. He held a press conference ahead of the series opener and was emotional, but he insisted that he felt at peace with the decision.
There's still a postseason for the Dodgers to get through, but there are no guarantees that Kershaw will be a part of it. Ahead of Kershaw's presser, Dave Roberts said, "I still feel there is a role for him, a spot for him," but he added that the Dodgers have yet to make final decisions on playoff rosters.