Clayton Edward Kershaw is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball. A left-handed starting pitcher, Kershaw has played 13 seasons in the major leagues since he debuted in 2008.
Clayton kershaw: Hurt| Injury| Contract| News TODAY| Wife
Hurt:
Instead, Kershaw was diagnosed with left elbow inflammation, and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed confidence he would return this season. Kershaw was making steady progress toward that becoming a reality after shutting down from throwing during the All-Star break.
Kershaw has been out for nearly two months as he recovers from left forearm inflammation and he is eligible to be activated as early as Sunday, Sept. 5, however there still is work to do to build up his arm.
Injury:
Clayton Kershaw took the mound Friday night for what potentially could be his final start with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and it lasted all of 1.2 innings as he was removed due to another bout with left forearm discomfort.
Kershaw stranded a leadoff single to toss a scoreless first inning, but the Brewers opened the second with three consecutive hits to tie the game. An RBI groundout gave Milwaukee a 2-1 lead, and after Kolten Wong’s two-out RBI double, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and head athletic trainer Neil Rampe made their way to the mound.
Contract:
Clayton Kershaw signed a 3 year / $93,000,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including a $23,000,000 signing bonus, $93,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $31,000,000. In 2021, Kershaw will earn a base salary of $23,333,334, while carrying a total salary of $31,000,000.
| Contract: | 3 yr(s) / $93,000,000 |
| Signing Bonus | $23,000,000 |
| Average Salary | $31,000,000 |
| Free Agent: | 2022 / UFA |
News TODAY:
From president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman to Roberts and players, there has been endless praise for Kershaw and his importance to the organization.
When Kershaw last was due to become a free agent, he and the Dodgers worked together on what eventually became a three-year, $93 million contract extension after the 2018 season. They mutually agreed to push back the deadline for Kershaw to decide on his opt-out clause as negotiations were ongoing.
Wife:
Ellen Kershaw
m. 2010
Clayton met Ellen Melson for the first time when they were both freshmen in high school, according to an interview he did with Graham Bensinger.
They faced a hurdle in their relationship when Ellen went to school at Texas A&M University after graduating high school. Kershaw, who was committed to play for the Aggies, turned down a scholarship offer to head straight to the MLB.
