Kershaw Returns After Surgeries, Eyes 18th Season

Clayton Kershaw is set to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation this Saturday, marking his first start in nine months and the beginning of his 18th MLB season. Kershaw underwent surgeries on his left knee and big toe, missing the Dodgers’ World Series run last year—a factor that motivated his comeback. The Dodgers are currently facing a depleted pitching staff due to injuries to Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, and Roki Sasaki. Kershaw, a three-time Cy Young winner and 10-time All-Star, expressed gratitude for the chance to compete again and reiterated he will retire only if he can no longer perform at a high level. Both Kershaw and manager Dave Roberts see his return as a crucial boost for the team’s morale and pitching depth. Kershaw remains realistic about his future, noting that his ongoing performance will determine the length of his career.