Clayton Kershaw Signs Massive Extension With Los Angeles Dodgers

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While the wounds of losing a second consecutive World Series are still sore, the Dodgers and their star pitcher Clayton Kershaw have come to terms on a 3-year, $93-million extension to keep the 30-year-old ace in LA for a little while longer.

#Dodgers and Clayton Kershaw reach agreement on new contract. Reportedly for three years, $93 million plus potential bonuses.
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) November 2, 2018

Kershaw has spent his entire MLB career as a Dodger and it looks like there's a chance he will end it as one too now. Over 11 seasons, Kershaw has posted an incredible 2.39 ERA.

Clayton Kershaw leveraged his opt-out clause into an additional one year and $28M guaranteed. It will take him through his age-33 season, at which point he can hit free agency again. Both sides wanted to get a deal done and seems to be perfectly reasonable for player and team.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) November 2, 2018

Kershaw essentially used the threat of his opt-out clause against the Dodgers and in turn was able to negotiate an additional year and $28 million guaranteed. Kershaw was already the highest-paid pitcher in Major League Baseball, and this should help him keep that title for a little bit longer.

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