After 12 seasons in Major League Baseball, left-hander Alex Wood officially announced his retirement in a post on social media. The 2017 All-Star starting pitcher became a World Series champion with the Los Angeles Dodgers , starting Game 6 in the series-clinching 3-1 victory in 2020. He last pitched for the Oakland Athletics, posting a 1-3 record with a 5.26 ERA in nine starts last season.

Wood announced his retirement in the form of a letter accompanied by a video reel of his career highlights on his Instagram.

“Today, with immense gratitude, I am announcing my retirement from Major League Baseball,” Wood said. “For over half my life, every decision I've made has centered around how it would impact my baseball career. I've given every ounce of myself in pursuit of my lifelong dream

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