The Los Angeles Dodgers will enjoy the final days of Clayton Kershaw . The longtime left-handed pitcher and Cy Young winner will retire from the Dodgers after this season , making the announcement Thursday. But did Freddie Freeman know all along about Kershaw's intentions?

Dodgers reporter for The Athletic Fabian Ardaya revealed Freeman's role in Kershaw's decision.

“Freddie Freeman said Clayton Kershaw told him of his plans to retire about a month ago and was sworn to secrecy,” Ardaya shared on the social media website X, formerly Twitter. “Joked that he was surprised that Kershaw even announced the news at all rather than go out quietly.”

Freeman is a veteran Dodger who's played with Kershaw for four seasons. And of course serves as the first baseman for Kershaw or anyone wh

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