Retired Kershaw Joins Team USA for WBC, Avoids Ohtani

Despite retiring after the 2025 season, Clayton Kershaw is participating in the World Baseball Classic with Team USA, calling it a 'one-off' bucket-list item. He expressed a desire not to face Shohei Ohtani, citing 'for our country's sake,' though he'll be ready if needed. Kershaw is at peace with retirement, enjoying a stress-free offseason, and will not return to pitch for the Dodgers full-time. He plans to attend the Dodgers' World Series ring ceremony.