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Team USA replaces Clayton Kershaw with Jeff Hoffman for WBC semifinals
- On Friday, Team USA removed Clayton Kershaw from its World Baseball Classic semifinal roster, replacing him with reliever Jeff Hoffman ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dominican Republic.
- Kershaw came out of retirement to suit up for Team USA but did not pitch in any of the team's five WBC games, making him expendable for the semifinal push.
- The 33-year-old Jeff Hoffman spent last season with the Toronto Blue Jays, posting a 9-7 record with a 4.37 ERA across 71 games as a reliable relief option.
- Kershaw will remain with Team USA through the tournament despite the roster removal, keeping the veteran available for potential future rounds if needed.
- Earlier this month, Kershaw, a three-time NL Cy Young award winner, appeared in an exhibition game on March 4, 2026 in Scottsdale under manager Mark DeRosa before the semifinal decision.
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Clayton Kershaw removed from WBC roster to officially end his baseball career
Clayton Kershaw's professional baseball career has officially reached its end. The longtime Dodgers ace was replaced on Team USA's World Baseball Classic roster by Blue Jays reliever Jeff Hoffman ahead of Sunday's semifinal game against the Dominican Republic.
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