Trending Now - Kershaw Retires After Stint With Team USA in WBC

WHO:

Clayton Kershaw, retired MLB pitcher, Team USA member

Jeff Hoffman, reliever for the Toronto Blue Jays, replacing Kershaw

Team USA baseball team

WHAT:

Kershaw retired from international play after the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals

Team USA won 5-3 against Canada in the quarterfinals

Kershaw did not pitch in any of the five games during the World Baseball Classic

Hoffman had a record of 9-7 with a 4.37 ERA in 71 games last season

WHERE:

Daikin Park, location of the quarterfinals

Miami, location of the World Baseball Classic semifinals

WHEN:

Kershaw's final game was on March 10th, 2026

The U.S. will face the Dominican Republic in the semifinals on March 12th, 2026

Kershaw will turn 38 years old on March 19th, 2026

WHY:

Kershaw came out of retirement to play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic

The U.S. made the roster change to prepare for the semifinals

HOW:

Kershaw was replaced on the roster by Jeff Hoffman prior to the semifinals

(UPDATED March 14, 2026 07:15 UTC)

In a significant roster change, Clayton Kershaw has retired from international play after Team USA's victory over Canada, winning 5 to 3 in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals last Monday. Kershaw, who did not pitch in any of the five games during the tournament, will be replaced by Jeff Hoffman, a reliever for the Toronto Blue Jays, who had a record of 9 to 7 with a 4.37 ERA last season. Team USA is set to face the Dominican Republic in the semifinals on March 12, just days before Kershaw turns 38 on March 19.