Clayton Kershaw Not on Wild-Card Roster, Awaiting NLDS Activation

Future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw is not included on the Los Angeles Dodgers' Wild-Card Series roster. Manager Dave Roberts indicated that Kershaw, who is on the brink of retiring after 18 seasons, would only be activated if the Dodgers advance to a National League Division Series, and he likely wouldn't start then. Despite missing time, Kershaw returned on May 17 and finished the season with an impressive 11-2 record and a 3.36 ERA across 22 games. His potential activation hinges on the team's playoff progression.