As Clayton Kershaw (35, LA Dodgers) is thinking about his future next season, his decision will also affect the starting lineup.

Sports Illustrated (SI) predicted on the 27th (Korean time), “How Kershaw spends this winter is likely to play a big role in the Dodgers’ offseason.”

Last year, Kershaw rejected the multi-year contract offered by the Dodgers and signed a one-year, $20 million short-term contract. He signed a one-year contract for the second consecutive year after the three-year, $93 million contract he signed at the end of the 2018 season.

Why did he continue to sign short-term contracts despite his outstanding performance? This is because the physical condition changes as we age.

Kershaw suffered from injuries this year as well. Although he was unable to play for a while due to a shoulder injury, he went 13-5 in 24 games, with a 2.46 ERA and 137 strikeouts in 131⅔ innings.

However, he eventually fell apart during the postseason stage. The fall baseball nightmare continued. In Game 1 of the National League Division Series (NLDS) against the Arizona Diamondbacks on the 8th, he pitched his worst, allowing 6 hits (1 home run), 1 walk, and 6 runs in ⅓ innings (35 pitches).

As a result of these results, Kershaw is considering his retirement. He is currently living in Django with his family.

The Dodgers’ offseason plans may change depending on Kershaw’s decision. First, we need to start reinforcing the starting lineup.

Traffic control is also needed. They also have to decide whether to continue working with Lance Lynn, who was acquired through a trade, or part ways.

Ahead of the trade deadline last July, the Dodgers succeeded in strengthening their starting lineup by recruiting Lin, a veteran with a total of 136 wins. He ran for the presidency but failed.카지노사이트

Wearing a Dodgers uniform, Lin appeared in 11 games and recorded 7 wins, 2 losses, and an average ERA of 4.36 in 64 innings. However, he appeared in one game in the postseason, where he performed poorly in Game 3 of the division series against Arizona, allowing 6 hits, 4 home runs, and 4 runs in 2⅔ innings.

Lin has a team option worth $18 million for next year. Now the Dodgers have to decide whether to do it or not. For this to happen, Kershaw’s decision must be made.

The media noted, “If Kershaw is healthy, he is a much better starting pitcher than Lin. Kershaw will be paid $20 million to $25 million, and he is better value than Lin at $1,800.”

“The Dodgers may have realized that they need starting depth to survive in the regular season and postseason. They could exercise Lin’s option and wait for Kershaw’s decision. Dodgers president Andrew Freeman knows the importance of good pitching. “Because of this, we can also sign two top free agent players,” he predicted.