Los Angeles Dodgers Poised for Historic Season with Star-Studded MVP Lineup

The Los Angeles Dodgers, already boasting a formidable roster, have elevated their team to historic heights with the reported re-signing of pitcher Clayton Kershaw. With Kershaw joining the ranks of former MVPs Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman, the Dodgers are set to field four former MVPs for the third time in four seasons.

Kershaw’s return for his 17th season in Los Angeles adds another accolade to the team’s impressive resume. The veteran ace, a 10-time All-Star, three-time Cy Young winner, and one-time MVP, brings a wealth of experience and talent to the mound.

According to MLB.com’s Sarah Langs, the Dodgers will become only the sixth team in MLB history to feature four or more former MVP Award winners in a single season. Alongside Betts, Freeman, and Ohtani, Kershaw rounds out this star-studded lineup, each MVP bringing their own unique strengths and contributions to the team.

While Kershaw is the only one among the quartet to have won the MVP award while playing for the Dodgers, Betts earned his with the Boston Red Sox, Freeman with the Atlanta Braves, and Ohtani achieved the honor twice with the Los Angeles Angels.

This accomplishment solidifies the Dodgers’ place among baseball’s elite, with the team previously achieving this feat in both 2021 and 2022. Their roster composition underscores their commitment to excellence and their status as a perennial contender in the league.

In previous seasons, the Dodgers featured a similar lineup, including Kershaw, Betts, Cody Bellinger, and Albert Pujols in 2021, and Freeman replacing Pujols in 2022. Now, with Kershaw’s return, the Dodgers are primed for another historic campaign, aiming to add to their illustrious legacy in Major League Baseball.