Summary
Clayton Kershaw, a retired pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, will play for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Despite retiring at the end of the 2025 season, Kershaw shared that he was excited to join the team after a recruitment call from manager Mark DeRosa.
Key Facts
- Clayton Kershaw retired from MLB after the 2025 season.
- He will play for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
- Kershaw was invited to join by Team USA manager Mark DeRosa.
- Kershaw initially thought the call was for a coaching role but agreed to play.
- Despite retirement, Kershaw has job offers including an analyst role at NBC.
- He recently welcomed his fifth child with his wife, Ellen.
- Kershaw can still stay involved with the Dodgers in an advisory role.
