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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw watches batting practice before Game 1 of the baseball World Series against the New York Yankees, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Longtime Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is on the mend after 2 surgeries

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw wears a glove on his head and devices on his arms in the dugout during practice Monday, Oct. 7, 2024, a day before Game 3 of a baseball NL Division Series against the San Diego Padres in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Kershaw plans to return to Dodgers for 18th season in 2025

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw works out before a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies in Los Angeles, Sunday, June 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw has been shut down after experiencing lingering soreness

By Jay Cohen - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw winds up during a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Sept. 30, 2023. Kershaw says he will return for his 17th season with the Dodgers. He says he will be back with the team as part of an agreement that includes a player option for 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File) **FILE**

Kershaw staying with Dodgers for 17th season, could pitch in second half of ‘24

By David Brandt - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw delivers a pitch to Colorado Rockies' Charlie Blackmon in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, in Denver. Kershaw said he is recovering well after recent shoulder surgery and has yet to decide where and when to sign his next contract. The three-time Cy Young Award winner is a free agent after signing one-year contracts each of the last two seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Clayton Kershaw ‘doing really well’ after shoulder surgery while mulling future pitching plans

Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw rubs his face after Arizona Diamondbacks' Alek Thomas scored off an RBI double by Evan Longoria during the first inning in Game 1 of a baseball NL Division Series Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw undergoes shoulder surgery, says he hopes to return next summer

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Ryan Brasier reacts after striking out Seattle Mariners' Teoscar Hernandez to end the eight inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Maddy Grassy)

Dodgers wrap up NL West title for 10th time in 11 years with 6-2 win over Mariners in 11 innings

By Tim Booth - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) reacts as he returns to the dugout after the seventh of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, June 20, 2023. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Kershaw deals, and the Dodgers get 2 big breaks in a 2-0 win over the Angels

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Thursday, June 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

Clayton Kershaw strikes out 9 in Dodgers’ 6-0 win over Reds

By Keith Jenkins - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw looks out of the dugout during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Friday, May 26, 2023, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Miffed by drag-queen ‘nuns,’ Clayton Kershaw pushed Dodgers for Christian Faith Day

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr., center, celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Friday, May 5, 2023, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Tatis has 2 HRs, 3 RBIs off Kershaw, Padres beat Dodgers 5-2

By Bernie Wilson - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Kershaw wins No. 200 in style as Dodgers blank Mets 5-0

By Doug Padilla - Associated Press

Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte connects for a double against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 7, 2023, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Longoria, Carroll hit back-to-back HRs, D-backs top Dodgers

By David Brandt - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Rockies beat Dodgers 5-2 after Urias departs in last start

By Jill Painter Lopez - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws to an Arizona Diamondbacks batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Phoenix, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Kershaw, Dodgers win another NL West title, blank D-backs

By Jack Thompson - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws to the plate during the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Friday, July 15, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Kershaw takes perfect game into 8th, Dodgers rout Angels 9-1

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 13, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)

Kershaw pulled with perfect game through 7 innings in win over Twins

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw celebrates after striking out Washington Nationals' Jordy Mercer to end the top of the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 11, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Kershaw barely outduels Scherzer, Dodgers sweep Nats 3-0

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw celebrates with the trophy after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 to win the baseball World Series in Game 6 Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Dodgers ace Kershaw finally wins elusive World Series title

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts celebrates after a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the eighth inning in Game 6 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Fitting finale: Dodgers win title, Turner tests positive

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press