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Kershaw Signs One-Year Deal, Eyes 3,000 Strikeouts

2/12/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Clayton Kershaw is set to don the Dodgers jersey for an impressive 18th season, having inked a one-year deal pending a physical. The 37-year-old ace, recovering from foot and knee surgeries, aims for a June return. With a stellar record of 212-94, he’s just 32 strikeouts away from reaching the monumental 3,000 mark.

History

Historical Context

Clayton Kershaw's 18th season with the Dodgers ties him to a legacy of excellence. Since the team's 1883 founding, the Dodgers have celebrated icons like Jackie Robinson, who broke the color barrier in 1947, and Sandy Koufax, who dominated the 1960s. Kershaw now stands on the brink of 3,000 strikeouts, a milestone reached by only 17 pitchers in MLB history.

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Story summary

Clayton Kershaw is set to don the Dodgers jersey for an impressive 18th season, having inked a one-year deal pending a physical. The 37-year-old ace, recovering from foot and knee surgeries, aims for a June return. With a stellar record of 212-94, he’s just 32 strikeouts away from reaching the monumental 3,000 mark.

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