Red Sox All-Star, World Series Champion Retires at 36
A 36-year-old who made an All-Star team and won a World Series with the Red Sox retired two years after his final MLB game.
Pitcher Matt Barnes, a former Boston Red Sox All-Star and World Series champion, has announced his retirement from Major League Baseball at the age of 36. In a statement shared on social media, Barnes reflected on his career, stating, "When I look back at my baseball career, there isn’t a single thing I would change." He expressed gratitude for living out his dream and the dreams of many young baseball enthusiasts.
Over an 11-year MLB career from 2014 to 2024, Barnes compiled a 33-30 record and a 4.21 ERA in 467 regular season appearances, including a brief stint with the Washington Nationals in 2024. Barnes' career highlights include winning the 2018 World Series with Boston and earning a spot on the 2021 All-Star team. His tenure with the Red Sox culminated in one final season with the Miami Marlins in 2023 before his release in May 2024.
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