Matt Barnes announces retirement amid ongoing Red Sox season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 11:30 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Matt Barnes, a former All-Star pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, has officially announced his retirement from baseball. The announcement comes as the Red Sox navigate a challenging 2026 season. Barnes played a significant role during his nine seasons with the team, highlighted by a 2018 World Series championship. He had not pitched in affiliate baseball since becoming a free agent in May 2024, indicating a notable decline in his playing career. In his retirement message, he expressed gratitude for the opportunities the Red Sox provided him throughout his career.
- •Barnes spent nine seasons with the Red Sox.
- •He won a World Series with Boston in 2018.
- •Barnes last pitched in May 2024 and elected free agency after that.
- •He made the All-Star team in 2021 with a 3.75 ERA over 60 appearances.
- •Barnes announced his retirement in a personal message on social media.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Former Red Sox All-Star, World Series Champion Officially Ends Career In Middle Of Season
"The Boston Red Sox received an update on a nine-year veteran who played a key role on the team for many years.
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