A notable update has emerged on the post-retirement plans of future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw, who officially hung up his cleats after the Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2025 World Series. While the Dodgers offered him an immediate path back to the organization, Kershaw is prioritizing his family time, at least for the immediate future.
🏡 Retirement Plan: Dad First, Baseball Later
Kershaw, who spent his entire 18-season career with the Dodgers, confirmed that he received an open-ended job offer from President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman but is declining any immediate full-time role.
- The Offer: Friedman confirmed he floated the idea of Kershaw returning to the organization in some capacity, stating, “He mentioned something where I could hang out… I don’t know what that looks like. But this is a special organization.” (Source 2.2, 3.5).
- The Focus: Kershaw revealed that his first priority is his family. He and his wife, Ellen, are expecting their fifth child, and he intends to focus entirely on being a dad for a while. “I don’t think there’s any full-time jobs in my immediate future,” Kershaw said (Source 2.2).
- The Break: The legendary lefty, known for his relentless training regimen, also admitted he is enjoying his time off, joking that he has “zero motivation to workout at all” now that he doesn’t have to prepare for the rigors of an MLB season (Source 1.4).
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While he is stepping away from the Dodgers’ day-to-day operations, analysts are already buzzing about his potential as an in-game television analyst:
- TV Gold: Several TV executives have reportedly placed Kershaw as the “overall No. 1 pick on the TV board” among newly retired players (Source 3.2). His candid personality and deep knowledge of the modern game, especially the Dodgers dynasty, make him a perfect fit.
- The Question: The only uncertainty is whether Kershaw “wants to go right back into it,” given his stated desire to step away from the grind (Source 3.2).
For now, the three-time Cy Young Award winner is enjoying his decision to retire at the pinnacle of the sport—a World Series champion—and is embracing his next chapter: full-time fatherhood.
