The Los Angeles Dodgers have labored very laborious to improve their rotation this offseason, however notably, they’ve but to carry again franchise icon Clayton Kershaw.
Kershaw stays a free agent, however that doesn’t imply the Dodgers have closed the door on him presumably coming again for an additional season. GM Brandon Gomes mentioned as a lot Saturday, acknowledging that Kershaw continues to be an possibility even after the crew’s huge offseason.
Kershaw underwent shoulder surgery on the finish of the season, which is probably going a think about his prolonged free company. He’s unlikely to be able to pitch once more till summer time, so each he and the Dodgers may have loads of time to decide about his potential future with the group.
The Dodgers added frontline starters Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tyler Glasnow earlier within the offseason and in addition anticipate to get Walker Buehler again after he missed the 2023 season. Bobby Miller additionally stands a superb likelihood of successful a rotation spot after a formidable rookie marketing campaign. The fifth spot is the topic of uncertainty, but when no one else locks it down, Kershaw might theoretically fill it.
Kershaw turns 36 in March, however he has demonstrated that he can nonetheless carry out effectively if wholesome. He posted a 2.46 ERA in 24 begins final season, although that was largely overshadowed by his disastrous outing within the postseason.