Dodgers Hire Clayton Kershaw As Special Assistant

The Los Angeles Dodgers hired Clayton Kershaw in a front office role as a special assistant, he shared on Friday ahead of the ring ceremony at Dodger Stadium.

The specific details and responsibilities have not yet been set, but the Dodgers have been pushing for Kershaw to stay in the organization following his retirement.

“I think I’ll be involved somehow,” Kershaw said. “I still want to be part of the Dodgers.”

Kershaw previously declined to work with the team in favor of spending more time with his family. That means Kershaw’s role will likely give him a lot of flexibility and freedom to still spend time with his wife and kids.

Other former players who have joined the Dodgers’ front office have taken on roles in player development and spent time at various levels of the Minor Leagues. Others have stayed within the front office, working on scouting and player acquisitions.

Chris Archer took on the most wide-ranging role, which includes player development and scouting. Archer is viewed within the league as a potential future general manager, and the Dodgers have given him a lot of freedom to assist in different areas.

It would make sense for Kershaw to assist Dodgers’ pitchers in some way, but how that happens could also be very open-ended. Regardless how he makes an impact, Kershaw will be around the team for the foreseeable future.

Clayton Kershaw’s broadcasting role

In addition, Kershaw will also continue his broadcasting career with NBC. He made his broadcasting debut on Opening Day, providing insight during the game from next to the Dodgers dugout.

Kershaw will serve as one of NBC Sports’ pregame analysts for its exclusive MLB Postseason coverage of all Wild Card games on NBC and Peacock.

Also, based upon schedules and availability, Kershaw will appear on select pregame shows leading into regular-season Sunday Night Baseball games on NBC and Peacock, alongside hosts Bob Costas and Ahmed Fareed.

In November 2025, NBCUniversal and MLB announced a three-year media rights agreement that returns baseball to NBC and Peacock with a showcase package of exclusive games and events.