David Bednar Leaves Clayton Kershaw Awesome Gift After Replacing Him In All-Star Game

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There’s little doubt longtime Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw will be punching his ticket to the Baseball Hall of Fame after he decides to hang up his cleats thanks to what he’s been able to achieve over the course of a career that’s currently in its 16th season.

The 35-year-old has shown he’s still got it during the current campaign, as he boasts a record of 10-4 in 16 appearances as a starter where he’s posted an ERA of 2.55 while recording 105 strikeouts.

As a result, it wasn’t a huge surprise to hear Kershaw was one of the dozen pitchers who were selected to represent the National League in the MLB All-Star Game that will be played at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on July 11th, which marks the 10th time he earned the right to participate in the Midsummer Classic.

However, that news broke shortly after the Dodgers placed Kershaw on the 15-day IL as the ace continues to grapple with soreness in his left shoulder.

That meant the NL had a roster spot to fill,  and Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar became the lone replacement on that squad who was invited to participate in the All-Star Game festivities next week.

As fate would have it, Bednar was tapped to replace Kershaw while the Dodgers were hosting the Pirates for a four-game series that kicked off on Monday, which meant the former had the chance to send the latter what is essentially a “Thanks For Being Injured” gift that also serves as a bit of consolation prize.

That present came in the form of a cooler filled with some I.C. Light beer produced by Pittsburgh Brewing Company, which was waiting for “Mr. Kershaw” in the Dodgers’ dugout accompanied by a brief note from Bednar.

I think Kershaw will appreciate the thought.