Los Angeles Dodgers veteran Clayton Kershaw is one of the most memorable pitchers of his generation, but we won't see him pitch in the first round.

Kershaw, 37, will make the final regular-season home start of his career on Friday night against the San Francisco Giants, thereby kicking off a series that has major playoff implications for both clubs. Consider that a fitting development because most of what remains of Kershaw's career story will be penned during the upcoming postseason.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has moved Clayton Kershaw to bullpen ahead of the NLDS against the Phillies in what will be his final October.

In his last series at Chase Field, Clayton Kershaw received praise from the Arizona Diamondbacks as he prepares to retire from MLB after 18 stellar seasons.

Clayton Kershaw's first appearance this postseason turned into a disaster, as the future Hall of Famer allowed five runs (four earned) on six hits over two innings pitching out of the bullpen in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 8-2 loss to the Philadelphia Philles in Game 3 of the National League Division Series.

Clayton Kershaw is ending his career in the bullpen for the Dodgers, just like Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux did with the Dodgers in 2008.

Kershaw's draft slot. The Dodgers selected him with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2006 Draft out of his Texas high school. Evan Longoria and Andrew Miller are the only players selected ahead of Kershaw to have long and productive MLB careers. Either Kershaw or Hall of Famer Frank Thomas is the best player ever drafted with the No. 7 pick.

Los Angeles Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw will pitch out of the bullpen in the NL Division Series against Philadelphia. Game 1 is Saturday.