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Clayton Kershaw doesn't receive qualifying offer from Dodgers, Justin Turner's option declined

LOS ANGELES — Just like last winter, the Dodgers are giving Clayton Kershaw plenty of time to contemplate his future. The latest evidence came Thursday, when the team declined to extend the future Hall of Famer a qualifying offer for the second consecutive offseason. Had the Dodgers done so, Kershaw would have had 10 days to decide whether to accept a one-year, $19.65 million contract for the ...
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw walks off the field during the third inning in Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, in Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES — Just like last winter, the Dodgers are giving Clayton Kershaw plenty of time to contemplate his future.

The latest evidence came Thursday, when the team declined to extend the future Hall of Famer a qualifying offer for the second consecutive offseason.

Had the Dodgers done so, Kershaw would have had 10 days to decide whether to accept a one-year, $19.65 million contract for the 2023 season. If Kershaw chose to decline it, the club would have been able to recoup draft pick compensation in the event he signs elsewhere as a free agent.

However, just as

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