Cade Feeney retires from baseball after demotion with Red Sox

Cade Feeney, a 24-year-old pitcher in the Boston Red Sox organization, has announced his retirement following a demotion from Triple-A Worcester to Double-A Portland. Feeney struggled to recover from elbow surgery, which sidelined him for the entire 2025 season. Despite logging appearances in the Grapefruit League and a brief stint in Triple-A this year, he posted a 5.86 ERA in 17 Double-A games before his decision. Feeney’s abrupt retirement highlights the challenges faced by young pitchers in the Red Sox system as they navigate injuries and career setbacks.

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