Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers have decided not to include star pitcher Clayton Kershaw on their roster for the National League Wild Card series against the Cincinnati Reds. Kershaw plans to retire after this season and might pitch again if the Dodgers advance to the next series. The Dodgers have chosen other pitchers for the initial games in the Wild Card series.
Key Facts
- Clayton Kershaw will not be on the Dodgers' roster for the Wild Card series.
- Kershaw intends to retire at the end of this season.
- The Dodgers will play against the Cincinnati Reds in the Wild Card series.
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start the first two games.
- Shohei Ohtani will start Game 3 if needed.
- If the Dodgers advance, Kershaw is expected to be on the roster for the National League Division Series.
- Kershaw has had an 18-year career with the Dodgers and is a three-time Cy Young Award winner.
