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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers Announce Signing Of Clayton Kershaw To 3-Year Contract Extension
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Dodgers Announce Signing Of Clayton Kershaw To 3-Year Contract Extension

Matthew Moreno
November 2, 2018
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The Los Angeles Dodgers officially announced the signing of Clayton Kershaw to a three-year contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2021 season. Kershaw’s deal is worth a reported $93 million and includes incentives.

This marks a second time Kershaw has signed a contract extension in lieu of reaching free agency. He inked a seven-year deal in January 2014 that included an opt-out clause aimed at allowing him to possibly become a free agent at 30 years old.

The deadline for Kershaw to decide on his opt-out was set for 9 p.m. Wednesday, but he and the Dodgers mutually agreed to push it back to Friday afternoon. It ultimately provided the parties with time to iron out details on an extension.

Speaking at an end-of-season press conference, Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman described talks with Kershaw as “ongoing.” General manager Farhan Zaidi deemed them “pleasant.”

Owner Mark Walter had previously made it clear the organization wanted to take necessary measures to ensure Kershaw would remain with the Dodgers for the entirety of his career.

They selected Kershaw with the seventh pick in the 2006 MLB Draft. In his 11 seasons with the Dodgers, Kershaw is a lifetime 153-69 with a 2.39 ERA and 1.01 WHIP. While a World Series has continued to escape him, Kershaw’s illustrious career includes three Cy Young Awards, a National League MVP, one Gold Glove and seven All-Star Game selections.

Furthermore, Kershaw’s impact extends beyond the field for the Dodgers. “Obviously, he’s made as much of an impact as you can on an organization in terms of the success that we’ve had,” Friedman said. “Not just on the field but from a culture standpoint. In terms of bringing up the pitchers and emulating the work ethic, the drive.”

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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