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Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw Hints at Retirement Plans

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jon Conahan | Last updated Jul 14, 2025 4:00 PM ET

There's no debating that Clayton Kershaw has been one of the best pitchers in Major League Baseball history throughout his career. He recently accomplished the significant milestone of striking out 3,000 hitters, and it's been awesome to see what he's done in Los Angeles throughout his career.

However, it remains uncertain how much longer he plans to play for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

When discussing his retirement plans, Kershaw recently noted that he's seeing how everything will play out over the next year. However, hearing him say that he doesn't know what could happen in the next year could be a telling sign of what's to come.

“Not to be not appreciative of moments like because that was a really special night in L.A. I wouldn’t change anything that that night was. That was so special,” Kershaw said. “But I don’t know what is going to happen in the future. I really have no idea when it comes to the years beyond this one. So I’m just trying to enjoy it, be part of a really good team this year. We still have a lot to accomplish. We still have October. It’s really hard to look at stuff individually when you’re trying to accomplish something as a team.

“Maybe when it’s all said and done I’ll look back. I’m not a big look-back guy. Just enjoy where you’re at.”

If Kershaw plans to retire, he's the type of player who deserves a retirement tour.

However, he might not be looking for that.

Ultimately, whatever Kershaw decides to do, he's already solidified himself as one of the greatest to ever step on the mound in Major League Baseball history.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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