I'm not going to be as good as I once was. LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Clayton Kershaw has signed a three-year, $93 million contract extension with the Dodgers, a source confirmed to ESPN. ET, the Dodgers announced. 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He has won five ERA titles and has led the NL in wins and strikeouts three times.The opt-out deadline originally was Wednesday night, but both sides agreed to extend it until one hour before the qualifying offer deadline in hopes of reaching a contract extension to keep Kershaw with the club that selected him in the first round of the 2006 MLB Draft. “There’s only one team that can win and we know that but it just hurts worse when you make it all the way and get second place,” Kershaw said Sunday. We just decided it was a much better option to work it out here than anything else. LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers have agreed with pitcher Clayton Kershaw on a contract extension that will take him through the 2021 season, the team announced on Friday. ", Kershaw has 'not made a decision' on opting out, Passan: MLB's most wonderful 2020 playoffs moment? This year especially, maybe rightfully so, there's been a lot of people saying I'm in decline. If that means the velocity comes back, I'm not counting that out. Kershaw has to his name seven All-Star appearances, three Cy Young awards, an MVP, 153 wins and a career WAR of 62.1. 6-keys: media/spln/mlb/reg/free/stories, at Clayton Kershaw signed a 3 year / $93,000,000 contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, including a $23,000,000 signing bonus, $93,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $31,000,000. But back issues have sent him to the disabled list each of the past three years and his fastball velocity has declined into the low 90s, causing fewer strikeouts and more balls in play. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. Posnanski: How can we make sense of Clayton Kershaw’s postseason woes? LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers have agreed with pitcher Clayton Kershaw on a contract extension that will take him through the 2021 season, the team announced on Friday. Kershaw could opt out for the opportunity to stretch out a similar average annual value over additional seasons. Kershaw, who turns 31 in March, is coming off a 2018 season in which he registered a 2.73 ERA/142 ERA+ and 5.34 K/BB ratio in 26 starts and 161 1/3 innings. He will be 33 when the contract ends and again eligible for free agency. The Los Angeles Dodgers and three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw reached an agreement on a contract extension today that will keep the seven-time All-Star with the club through 2021. Kershaw signed a seven-year, $215 million deal before the 2014 season, and has $65 million remaining on the contract. First and foremost, no more DL time. The left-hander had a 4.20 ERA in 30 postseason innings in 2018, including losing both World Series starts, allowing nine runs in 11 innings against the Red Sox. In addition to Kershaw, Walker Buehler, Rich Hill, Thomas Stripling, Kenta Maeda, Alex Wood, Julio Urias, Caleb Ferguson, Dennis Santana and Brock Stewart return. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. That extension is higher than the annual average value of any pitching contract signed in the last two years. This information might be about you, your preferences or your device and is mostly used to make the site work as you expect it to. LOS ANGELES -- Clayton Kershaw, preparing to make what could possibly be his final start with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday afternoon, has not decided whether to exercise the opt-out clause in his contract, a decision he must reach shortly after the conclusion of the World Series. extend that deadline to Friday afternoon, at 4 p.m. Kershaw has been a Dodger since not long after they drafted him out of Highland Park High School in Dallas with the seventh overall pick of the 2006 MLB Draft. "Financial and everything aside, it was more valuable for me to stay here. We bring sports news that matters to your inbox, to help you stay informed and get a winning edge. Will Smith homering off Will Smith, Astros rekindle memories of '04 Red Sox in ALCS, 'Dangerous' Seager hits 2 HRs, L.A. stays alive, Braves' Minter K's 7 in 3 innings in starting debut, Ex-Angels employee indicted in Skaggs' OD death, MLB players extend COVID-free streak to 47 days, Braves rookie outduels Kershaw as L.A. on brink, Could the 2020 Astros join the 2004 Red Sox on Saturday? LOS ANGELES -- After Clayton Kershaw signed a three-year, $93 million contract with the Dodgers on Friday, the ace left-hander said he's looking forward to proving wrong those who believe his career is in decline. 3-year, $93 million deal takes LHP through 2021 with LA. "And I think. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 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Report: Padres will try to extend Fernando Tatis Jr. He said playing for the Rangers would probably have been a more attractive option if they were more immediately competitive, although he stressed his fondness for his adopted home and "it wasn't much of a question this time around. section: | slug: clayton-kershaw-dodgers-reach-new-contract-to-keep-three-time-cy-young-winner-in-los-angeles-through-2021 | sport: baseball | route: article_single.us | If you have a Class A or Class B, and looking for a great career opportunity with full benefits and competitive pay, give our hauling foreman Rich a call at (267) 246-0438 or shoot us a message. "And I think this deal as well gives me a chance to prove a lot of people wrong. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. All Rights Reserved. "I know more than anybody knows that. 5:00 pm ET, Dodgers' Will Smith homers off ... Braves' Will Smith, Rays' Snell upset with quick hook as move backfires, Ex-Angels employee indicted over Skaggs' death, Astros' Baker says Correa called his walk-off shot, Rays' Arozarena ties rookie playoff record with sixth HR. The only pitcher who makes more than the $32.5 million Kershaw would average over the next two years under his current deal is former teammate Zack Greinke, who signed a six-year, $206.5 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks when he was a year older than Kershaw is now. The original deadline for Kershaw's decision was midnight ET on Wednesday. David Price ($31 million average with the Boston Red Sox) and Max Scherzer ($30 million average with the Washington Nationals) came close on seven-year deals signed after their age-29 seasons. Kershaw Contract. A visual look at how Clayton Kershaw ranks across the league, conference, division, and team. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. "I haven't made the decision yet" Kershaw said after Game 5 of the World Series on Sunday. Kershaw, 30, signed a seven-year, $215 million contract in January 2014 that included a player option to become a free agent after five seasons. Kershaw originally had a deadline of Wednesday night to decide whether to opt out of the final two years of his contract, but he and the team decided to extend that deadline to Friday afternoon, at 4 p.m.

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