Tim Anderson announces retirement from MLB after 10 seasons

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 4:45 PM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Tim Anderson announces retirement from MLB after 10 seasons
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Tim Anderson, former American League batting champion, has announced his retirement from Major League Baseball. During a Zoom call on August 10, 2026, he reflected on his career after playing his final game in May 2025 for the Los Angeles Angels. Anderson expressed satisfaction with his life after baseball but acknowledged struggles with injuries that impeded his return. He finished his career with a.276 batting average, 98 home runs, and 350 RBIs over ten seasons with the Chicago White Sox, Miami Marlins, and Angels. Anderson last played for the Angels, where he struggled to find a place on the roster amid younger players. He emphasized that while he still loves the game, the pain it brought him led to his decision to retire.

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  • Anderson played his last MLB game in May 2025
  • He was a batting champion in 2019 and an All-Star in 2021 and 2022
  • His career batting average stands at.276 with 98 home runs
  • He last played for the Los Angeles Angels before retirement
  • Anderson cited physical struggles as a reason for his retirement
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The shortstop played his final MLB game in May 2025

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