""Watching some of the highlights back from the playoffs, it feels like a fairy tale, that I got to end it the way it did," Kershaw said. "I literally couldn't have asked for anything more. I just am so grateful for it all. It was an amazing run, man. It was so good. I have so much peace not throwing a ball again.""
"The left-hander made two appearances out of the bullpen during the playoffs, including in Game 3 of the World Series when he helped the team escape a bases-loaded jam in the 12th inning. L.A. went on to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays, 6-5, in 18 frames. Kershaw did not pitch again from that point on but he did warm up in Game 7 and would have taken the mound if Yoshinobu Yamamoto had not induced a double play."
"The three-time Cy Young Award spent 18 seasons with the Dodgers and set multiple records while winning just about every accolade possible to go along with three World Series titles. Clayton Kershaw explains decision to pitch for Team USA Kershaw may have retired but he will pitch at least one more time in a competitive setting. Kershaw was named to the Team USA roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, marking the first time he will participate in the event."
Clayton Kershaw capped his 18-season Dodgers career by contributing in the bullpen and delivering an escape in Game 3 of the 2025 World Series. Los Angeles beat the Toronto Blue Jays in 18 innings and later clinched the title, giving Kershaw a memorable final appearance. He warmed in Game 7 and would have relieved if Yoshinobu Yamamoto had not induced a double play. Kershaw expressed gratitude and peace about not pitching again. The three-time Cy Young winner set multiple records, won three World Series titles, and accepted a roster spot with Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
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