Clayton Kershaw first joined the Los Angeles Dodgers organization when he was drafted by them in 2006 , and he made his Major League debut with the Dodgers on May 25, 2008.

When he joined the Dodgers

  • Drafted : Kershaw was selected 7th overall in the 2006 MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers straight out of Highland Park High School in Texas.
  • Minor‑league start : He began his pro career in the Dodgers’ minor‑league system in 2006 and moved quickly through the ranks.
  • MLB debut : The Dodgers called him up to the big‑league roster on May 24, 2008 , and he made his first MLB start the next day, May 25, 2008 , against the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium.

Quick timeline table

Event| Date
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Drafted by the Dodgers| June 6, 2006 37
Added to active MLB roster| May 24, 2008 19
MLB debut with the Dodgers| May 25, 2008 139

So if you’re asking “when did Kershaw join the Dodgers,” the key dates are 2006 (draft) and May 25, 2008 (first MLB game).

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