When the 2025 World Series ended, Clayton Kershaw was warming up in the bullpen, ready to enter the game in relief for the Dodgers if the extra-inning Game 7 continued. The game-ending double play seemed to end Kershaw’s career.
But he’s not done yet.
USA Baseball announced on Thursday that Kershaw will pitch for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic this spring.
Kershaw has never pitched in the WBC though he was selected for the Team USA roster in 2023. He had to pass on the opportunity for insurance reasons. With no contract to protect this time, insurance is not an issue.
Kershaw (who will turn 38 years old during the tournament) announced his retirement last September, finishing an 18-year career that will undoubtedly land him in the Hall of Fame. His last appearance for the Dodgers came in the 12th inning of Game 3 during the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Kershaw retired Nathan Lukes on a ground ball to second base to escape a bases-loaded situation. The Dodgers eventually won the game in the 18th inning.
Team USA is scheduled to start play in the WBC on March 6 against Brazil at Daikin Park in Houston. Dodgers catcher Will Smith is also on the Team USA roster.
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