Three-time Cy Young Award winner and former National League MVP Clayton Kershaw will retire at the end of the 2025 season, the Dodgers announced Thursday.

Kershaw is schedule to make his final Dodger Stadium regular season start on Friday against the rival San Francisco Giants.

“I’m at peace with it. I think it’s the right time,” Kershaw said during a news conference Thursday.

Well known as a devoted family man, the former MVP said he talked about his retirement plans with his wife and children all year, adding he didn’t want to be a distraction to the team.

He also emotionally discussed his love and respect for his teammates, wiping away his tears during the 10-minute news conference.

“You mean so much to me. We have so much fun. I’m going to miss you,” Kershaw said, looking down in

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