Kershaw Declines Option, Dodgers Make Roster Moves

Clayton Kershaw, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, has undergone foot and knee surgeries and is optimistic about his rehabilitation, planning to return stronger next season. Despite declining a $10 million player option to become a free agent, Kershaw is expected to re-sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, his team for 17 years. Last season, Kershaw struggled with injuries, resulting in a 2-2 record and a 4.50 ERA over seven starts. Meanwhile, the Dodgers exercised options for players like Miguel Rojas and Austin Barnes and extended a $21.05 million qualifying offer to Teoscar Hernández. Elsewhere in MLB, Wandy Peralta exercised his option to stay with the Padres, while Ha-Seong Kim entered free agency after declining his option. Kim will receive a $2 million buyout after a season-ending shoulder surgery.