Clayton Kershaw, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, has opted out of his $10 million player option with the Los Angeles Dodgers, making him a free agent. Despite this decision, he is anticipated to re-sign with the Dodgers, where he has played his entire 17-year career.

In other team news, the Dodgers exercised options for infielder Miguel Rojas and catcher Austin Barnes, while extending a qualifying offer to slugger Teoscar Hernández, who had a standout season.