Clayton Kershaw, the veteran lefty and Los Angeles Dodgers franchise legend, plans to pitch again in 2025 despite recent injuries, including shoulder surgery and a bone spur in his big toe. At 36, Kershaw has been limited to just seven starts this season but remains effective when healthy, boasting 212 wins, an ERA+ of 156, and a WAR of 76.5 in his career. He intends to exercise his $5 million player option for 2025 and continue his career with the Dodgers, where he has spent his entire professional career since being drafted in 2006.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates have announced that they are reuniting with veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen for another season. McCutchen, 38, had a solid 2024 season with the team, hitting .232 with 20 home runs in 120 games. He has had a successful career with an OPS+ of 126, 319 home runs, and 219 stolen bases over 16 MLB seasons. Full Article
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