Dodgers Legend Clayton Kershaw, Joey Votto Reportedly Eyed for MLB Broadcast Roles
As Clayton Kershaw gets settled into retirement after a legendary 18-year playing career, the three-time Cy Young winner could make his way to the broadcast booth.
Per The Athletic's Andrew Marchand, Kershaw is considered a top target for NBC/Peacock with the network entering the MLB broadcast space.
Former Cincinnati Reds star Joey Votto is also considered someone "networks are high on this offseason," per Marchand.
There is no agreement between the two parties at this point, with Marchand noting Kershaw would "likely" only work select events if he did decide to become a television analyst.
Kershaw announced in September, two weeks before the end of the 2025 regular season, that he was retiring at the end of the year. He made his final appearance out of the bullpen in the 18-inning marathon Game 3 of the 2025 World Series, recording the last out in the top of the 12th.
The Dodgers sent Kershaw out with a championship by defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in seven games in the World Series. It was their second consecutive title and third since 2020.
Votto retired from professional baseball in August 2024. He has expressed an interest in broadcasting and even joined the booth for a few games with the Reds late in the 2022 season when he was out of action with a shoulder injury.
One unnamed sports TV producer told Michael McCarthy of Front Office Sports in November that Votto would be a "no-brainer" addition to any MLB broadcast given his name recognition and on-camera personality.
MLB signed a new three-year media rights deal with NBCUniversal, ESPN and Netflix this offseason. NBCUniversal receives rights to Sunday Night Baseball and a wild-card playoff series.
