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Matt Barnes retires from MLB after 11-year career

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 4:29 AM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Matt Barnes retires from MLB after 11-year career
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Matt Barnes, a former MLB pitcher, announced his retirement on August 9, 2026, via social media. The 36-year-old right-hander had not played in the last two seasons, last appearing in 2024 for the Washington Nationals with a 6.75 ERA in 14 games. Barnes enjoyed significant success with the Boston Red Sox from 2014 to 2022, including a World Series title in 2018 and an All-Star selection in 2021. He leaves the league with a career record of 33-30 and a 4.21 ERA over 467 appearances.

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  • •Barnes last played in MLB in 2024 with the Nationals.
  • •He played for the Red Sox from 2014 to 2022.
  • •Barnes won the World Series in 2018 and was an All-Star in 2021.
  • •He finishes with a career 4.21 ERA in 467 games.
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  • 4:29 AMYahoo Sports — Former Red Sox All-Star, 36, announces retirement from MLB
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The right-hander was out of professional baseball the last two seasons

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