Dodgers news: Clayton Kershaw deal revealed, but what’s next for LA?

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced the signing of longtime ace Clayton Kershaw on Monday at the MLB Winter Meetings. In other Dodgers news, could they add more?

Clayton Kershaw has nixed a move to another suitor for the second straight offseason.

While the Texas Rangers were in on the future Hall of Famer (perhaps arguably) last offseason, they signed Jacob deGrom instead, thus inking their ace for the 2023 campaign. Los Angeles was the only true suitor for Kershaw this time around, and a deal was reportedly agreed to as long as three weeks ago.

Kershaw’s contract was reportedly held up due to a physical, but that issue was resolved on Monday from the MLB Winter Meetings.

Per FanSided’s Robert Murray, Kershaw’s contract is a one-year deal for $20 million. Given the cost of pitching this offseason, that may end up being a relative bargain.

Dodgers news: LA signs Clayton Kershaw to contract extension, but what’s next?

With Clayton Kershaw in tow, Los Angeles can turn their attention elsewhere.

The Dodgers have enough reinforcements in the farm system and major-league level that they can afford to pick and choose who they chase after. Trea Turner, for one, appears to have a foot out the door.

Los Angeles had been in on Justin Verlander from the start. Considering Verlander wanted a short-term, high AAV deal, it ought to be a match made in heaven. The Dodgers adore such contract, as it gives them the financial flexibility necessary to improve their roster on a yearly basis.

Unfortunately for LA, Verlander signed a deal with the Mets, thus forcing the Dodgers to look elsewhere.

Should they lose Turner, especially in the same division, one can expect Los

Angeles to enter the market for a high-price replacement. Carlos Correa, who signed a high-AAV, short-term contract with the Twins last offseason only to opt out, could be an option for the Dodgers.

Safe to say Andrew Friedman has a lot of work to do.