Report: Dodgers, Kershaw agree to 1-year deal worth around $20M

The Los Angeles Dodgers are bringing back legendary left-hander Clayton Kershaw for a 16th season, MLB Network's Jon Heyman reports.

Kershaw will earn close to $20 million for the 2023 campaign, according to Heyman.

The three-time Cy Young winner also tested free agency last winter but eventually signed a one-year, $17-million contract to remain with the Dodgers.

Kershaw was eligible to receive a $19.65-million qualifying offer from Los Angeles, but the club opted not to tender him one. The Dodgers did the same last winter, stating they didn't want to pressure their long-tenured ace.

There were some rumors last winter that Kershaw - a Dallas native - could be considering pitching for the Texas Rangers.

Kershaw was an All-Star for the ninth time in his career last year, authoring a 2.28 ERA and 2.57 FIP over 126 1/3 innings while making 22 starts.

The former MVP and Triple Crown winner is the all-time franchise leader in strikeouts with 2,807. He ranks third in team history with 197 wins, behind Don Sutton (233) and Don Drysdale (209).

MLB free agency opened at 5 p.m. ET on Thursday.