Red Sox veteran Matt Barnes retires after 11 MLB seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 5:54 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Boston Red Sox right-hander Matt Barnes has announced his retirement from Major League Baseball after an 11-year career. Barnes played nine seasons with the Red Sox, contributing significantly to their 2018 World Series championship, where he recorded a 1.04 ERA in 10 postseason appearances. Over his career, he appeared in 467 games and earned All-Star honors in 2021. Reflecting on his journey, Barnes expressed gratitude for living out his baseball dream.
- •Matt Barnes announced his retirement on August 10, 2026.
- •He earned a 4.21 career ERA over his time in the MLB.
- •Barnes helped lead the Red Sox to the 2018 World Series title.
- •He was an All-Star in 2021 with a striking out rate of 84 in 54.2 innings.
- •Barnes played in 10 postseason games in 2018, achieving a 1.04 ERA.
- 5:54 AMYahoo Sports — Red Sox World Series Champion Announces Retirement After 11-Year Career
"The Red Sox long-time veteran has decided to hang them up.
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