Dodgers' Andrew Friedman wants Clayton Kershaw and Justin Turner back

Clayton Kershaw is a free agent for the second straight winter. He has until Thursday to decide whether to accept a one-year, $19.65-million contract from the Dodgers. Justin Turner has a club option with the team worth $16 million for next season. The team could buy out Turner's current deal and re-sign him at a lesser salary. Andrew Friedman, the president of baseball operations, wants both players to be back with them next year.  The Dodgers decided not to extend a qualifying offer to Kershaw last year as a courtesy to him.

Texas is interested in signing Clayton Kershaw. Justin Turner is also a free agent. The next few days should provide more clarity for both players. The team could pay his buyout and sign him to a new deal. If not, Turner could sign with a different team.

The Dodgers declined their club options for Hanser Alberto, Jimmy Nelson and Danny Duffy. Alberto was left off the playoff roster after batting just .244 in 73 games. Nelson missed the season with injuries.

Luke Williams has a career .240 batting average in 137 games with the Marlins, San Francisco Giants and Philadelphia Phillies.