Los Angeles Dodgers icon Clayton Kershaw was named to the National League All-Star Game on Sunday, courtesy of a nod from MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, who added him to the team as a "Legend Pick."
Kershaw is in what will likely be his final MLB season, and after the left-hander notched his 3,000th strikeout last week, he'll be given the honor of being named to the All-Star team by Manfred, a gesture made in recognition of his legendary career.
This will be the 11th time Kershaw has made the All-Star Game in his 18-year career.
Commissioner Rob Manfred has named Clayton Kershaw to the NL All-Star Team as a “Legend Pick” in recognition of his illustrious career.
— MLB (@MLB) July 6, 2025
Kershaw is an All-Star for the 11th time in his career. pic.twitter.com/pOS3Uw32jb
Kershaw has made nine starts this season and boasts a 4–0 record and a 3.43 ERA. He's pitched 44 2/3 innings with 32 strikeouts and 14 walks. While those aren't numbers that would typically land a player in the midsummer classic, Manfred elected to use his power as the league's commissioner to make a special exception for the 37-year-old, future Hall of Famer in the twilight of his career.
With the inclusion of Kershaw, there are a total of 65 players who were named MLB All-Stars in 2025.
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