Dodgers Bring Back Clayton Kershaw in New Role After Retirement
Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw is staying in the Los Angeles family and will take on a role within the organization, according to a new report. Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports that Kershaw will be joining as a “Dodgers special assistant” with a role that is not totally clear, but it will keep him a part of the organization. “I think I’ll be involved… I still want to be a part of the Dodgers, so if I can help in some small piece, I will,” Kershaw said before Friday’s game about his new role, per Sonja Chen.
Kershaw has already moved on from playing baseball, with his new gig as an analyst for NBC. Oct 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) reacts in the twelfth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game three of the 2025 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images He is already thriving in his post-playing career, but the Dodgers want to gain access to the knowledge, wisdom, and know-how in Kershaw’s brain.
Kershaw is the best pitcher in Dodgers history, taking home an MVP, three Cy Young Awards, a Triple Crown, five ERA titles, 11 All-Star appearances, and three World Series titles. He has been the Dodgers’ ace since his second year back in 2009, and he has held that title through the twilight of his career, when he lost considerable velocity and failed to stay healthy. The southpaw has seen the old Frank McCourt ownership leave and Guggenheim come through the door, bringing modern innovations to the front office and roster.
The Dodgers have hired Clayton Kershaw to a role within the organization, per @FabianArdaya . Kershaw pitched 18 years with the Dodgers, winning an MVP, three Cy-Young awards, and a Triple-Crown. He should be able to offer plenty of insight.
pic. twitter. com/5DRIpyePzB — Nelson Espinal (@nelson__espinal) March 27, 2026 Moving forward, his old-school knowledge, combined with his exposure to modern baseball, would make Kershaw a valuable voice, especially when it comes to pitching.