"The Los Angeles Dodgers are concluding the regular season on Sunday with nothing to play for in terms of the postseason and with Clayton Kershaw making his final start of the year. Kershaw announced plans to retire after his 18th season, which allowed for a celebratory moment with his last start at Dodger Stadium. He then addressed fans before the Dodgers played their final home game of the regular season."
"Emmet Sheehan pitched one inning in the series opener against the Seattle Mariners in order to be available in a bullpen role for the Wild Card round. Tyler Glasnow's start on Saturday was only three innings as the Dodgers looked to maintain some flexibility with possibly having him in the bullpen as well for the best-of-three series that begins at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday."
"Kershaw over recent weeks has alluded to recognizing he's among a surplus of starting pitchers and there potentially would not be a need for him in the Dodgers rotation come October. He's expressed a willingness to pitch out of the bullpen and contribute in any capacity as the Dodgers look to repeat as World Series champions."
The Los Angeles Dodgers conclude the regular season with Clayton Kershaw taking his final start before retiring after 18 seasons. Kershaw recently made a bullpen appearance and is on the mound for the 451st start of his career. David Vassegh reported Kershaw will not be available for the Wild Card series after starting today, though he would be available if the Dodgers advance. Emmet Sheehan threw one inning to preserve a bullpen role, and Tyler Glasnow worked three innings to maintain roster flexibility. Shohei Ohtani, Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto are expected to headline the Wild Card rotation, and the Dodgers have multiple left-handed relief options.
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