Clayton Kershaw’s 2024 season is over.
LA Dodgers manager Dave Roberts reported Kershaw’s season out in an interview ahead of the division series against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California on the 6th (Korea time).
When asked if Kershaw, who was not on the series roster announced on the day, could join the next round, he said, “No chance. The door is closed.”
Kershaw, who returned from a shoulder injury this season, went 2-2 with a 4.50 ERA in seven appearances and 30 innings.
At the end of August, he was put back on the injured list due to an injury to his left thumb. The problem was that the right bone in the big toe continued to cause pain.
He tried to return to the postseason, but it didn’t go his way.
“Kershaw has made every effort to play in the postseason, moving forward,” Roberts said. “However, his physical condition, especially his toes, is not keeping up. In fact, it got worse and worse. This is the end of his 2024 season.”
Kershaw, who has played 17 seasons in the Dodgers alone, experienced one MVP, three Cy Young Awards and one World Series championship, had agreed to a one-plus-one contract ahead of this season.
The player will receive an annual salary of 5 million U.S. dollars for the 2024 season, and the same amount of player option for the 2025 season will be included. Whether he will come back in the 2025 season or not is entirely up to him.
Meanwhile, Roberts also reported other players’ injuries.
As for right-hander Joe Kelly, who was not included in the roster, he explained, “I felt something wrong with my shoulder while throwing a changeup in the last simulation game,” adding that he was not on the roster beyond his shoulder.
Roberts said, “It is disappointing considering his presence in the team and what he has done in the previous postseason. I don’t think the next round will come out as well. If he can make it to the World Series, he will be the first subject of discussion.”
Freddie Freeman, who injured his ankle at the end of the regular season, said, “I’m constantly receiving treatment. I’m still waiting for the situation,” adding, “I’m waiting to see if he can play.” 메이저놀이터
Freeman said in an interview with local media that his ankle injury would normally take four to six weeks for rehabilitation. He is aiming to return to the team after just a week.
Roberts said, “When I talked to him this morning, I heard the pain was still there. It’s important how he feels. I’ll watch him train before the game,” explaining Freeman’s condition.
The Dodgers is struggling with frequent injuries of its players this season. Roberts said, “I have never seen so many injuries. I don’t know if injuries have ever been repeated like this, but it’s definitely a crazy thing.” He admitted that he was fired with many injuries.
