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Clayton Kershaw Contract Details: Base Salary & Incentives Breakdown

Scott Geirman
February 14, 2025
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The Los Angeles Dodgers made their re-signing of Clayton Kershaw official on Thursday, welcoming him back for his 18th season with the historic franchise.

Kershaw’s new deal was announced as a one-year contract with a base salary of $7.5 million. However, there are incentives in his contract that can increase the total value.

Kershaw’s contract includes bonuses for games started and total days spent on the active roster, which could bring the deal to $16 million if all are met, according to Robert Murray of FanSided.

Breakdown of Clayton Kershaw’s contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, sources say: one-year, $7.5 million.

The deal includes $1 million each for 13, 14, 15, 16 games started. It also includes $2.5 million for 30 days on active roster, $1 million for 60 days on active roster,…

— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) February 13, 2025

Kershaw only made seven starts last year, tallying a 4.50 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP. His 2024 season was delayed because of left shoulder surgery during the winter prior, and it ended early due to a left toe injury.

Coming off offseason surgeries to both his left knee and foot, Kershaw has a few hurdles to get over before he’s a stable piece to the starting rotation. The Dodgers hedging their bet with his health give reason to the contract incentives, but if all are met, Kershaw will be paid market value.

Kershaw won’t have to push himself into action with a starting rotation loaded with top options, but the Dodgers are better for having the surefire Hall of Famer back with the team.

Clayton Kershaw kept World Series celebration word

In the time following the 2024 World Series, the Dodgers celebrated their win with a parade through downtown Los Angeles before eventually winding up at Dodger Stadium.

Amid all that was a speech from Kershaw, who thanked the fans and exclaimed his love for the organization. At the very end, Kershaw screamed, “Dodger for life,” ending speculation that he would ever leave the team for another.

As long as Kershaw wants to play baseball and is capable of doing so, he will be a member of the Dodgers.

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Scott Geirman is a journalist from Simi Valley, California, currently working as a staff writer for Dodger Blue and Angels Nation. After working as the Sports Editor for the Moorpark College newspaper, he graduated from Cal State University, Northridge with a Bachelor's Degree in broadcast journalism with an emphasis in political science. Scott has a passion for reading, writing, baseball, family, Mookie Betts, and being a father to his beautiful daughter. He is currently pursuing his career in the sports media industry.
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