Lefty , the most identifiable Dodger and a true franchise icon, is a free agent, and the (QO). That would seem to herald an end to Kershaw's days with the Dodgers, of whom he's been a part since being drafted by them with the seventh overall pick in Elton Brand Jersey 2006.However, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman told reporters at the general managers meetings on Tuesday that the team wants Kershaw back in L.A. , Friedman said:"We really want Kersh to come back not only because of what Montrezl Harrell Jersey he's meant to us looking back, but what he'll mean for us going forward."That being said he has to figure out what's best for him and his family. There's a personal and profe sional tug of war for me. Profe sionally, I really hope he's back. Personally, I want him to do what makes the most sense for his family, and we'll figure out what that means."As for the lack of a QO, Friedman spun it as the club's way of allowing Kershaw more time to make a decision (Nov. 17 is the deadline to accept or decline a QO): More Friedman on Kershaw: "I know he wants to take a little time with Ellen and figure out whats best for them and also more importantly, get to a point where he feels good health wise. We have no reason to believe that he won't...This wouldve accelerated the timeline Rodney McGruder Jersey . Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) Friedman: "I think just with our respect for him and for what he's done for this organization, that wasn't something that we wanted to do and put him on that kind of clock when he wasn't ready for it." Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) There is of course a more bottom Jay Scrubb Jersey -line angle potentially at work, and that is that the Dodgers do not want to guarantee Kershaw $18.4 million -- the QO salary figure for the 2022 season -- given his age and recent injury history. Speaking of that, Kershaw turns 34 in March, and he's coming off a 2021 season in which he mi sed a large chunk of the regular season and then the Lou Williams Jersey entire postseason because of a flexor tendon (forearm) problem. Friedman says he expects Kershaw to be ready for spring training, but the injury remains a concern moving forward.Kershaw is coming off a 2021 season in which he pitched to a 3.55 ERA/115 in 121 2/3 innings with a K/BB ratio of 6.86. Over the last three seasons combined, Kershaw has an ERA+ of 136. He's coped quite well with velocity lo s over the years, thanks to his command of a deep repertoire, but durability is the big question Los Angeles Clippers T-Shirts moving forward for the three-time Cy Young winner. It's widely anticipated that the , who play near Kershaw's suburban Dallas home, will be active in pursuing him. For now, though, a return to the Dodgers may still be in play.