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Matt Barnes retires after nine seasons with the Boston Red Sox

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 6:30 AM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Matt Barnes retires after nine seasons with the Boston Red Sox

Summary

On August 10, 2026, former Boston Red Sox pitcher Matt Barnes announced his retirement via Instagram. Barnes reflected on his career, stating he is grateful for the opportunity to have lived out his dream since being drafted by the Red Sox in 2011. This announcement follows Boston's recent loss to the Athletics, concluding a series in which they dropped two of three games. Barnes was a key contributor during his time with the Red Sox, including a World Series victory in 2018.

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•Matt Barnes announced his retirement from MLB on Instagram.
•He played nine seasons, primarily with the Boston Red Sox.
•Barnes was drafted by the Red Sox in 2011 and debuted in 2014.
•He was part of the 2018 World Series-winning team.
•The Red Sox lost 4-3 to the Athletics in their latest game.

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On Sunday, the Boston Red Sox lost to the Athletics by a score of 4-3 at Fenway Park.They dropped two out of three games in the series.9-Year Red Sox Player Announced RetirementAlso on Sunday, former Red Sox pitcher Matt Barnes announced his retirement in an Instagram post.He wrote (in part of his message): “When I […] The post 9-Year Boston Red Sox Player Announced Retirement From MLB appeared first on HEAVY.
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