5 active players who should have their jerseys retired next

Number 34 will forever be remembered in Boston.

The announcement that the Boston Red Sox will retire legend David Ortiz's jersey at a ceremony on June 23 at Fenway Park paved the way for an opportunity to look at who might be next.

Here are five active players that could see their jerseys retired when they decide to hang up the cleats:

Ichiro - Mariners

One of the greatest athletes in Mariners history, Ichiro will one day see his iconic No. 51 hanging from inside Safeco Field - the question is when. The 43-year-old is riding it out with the Miami Marlins after reaching the 3,000 hit club last season. Since the Mariners organization only have one retired number - Ken Griffey Jr.'s No. 24 - the next in line should be Ichiro's. The veteran outfielder holds several Mariners all-time career records including batting average (.322), hits (2,533), singles (2,060), triples (79), and stolen bases (438). When the legend decides to step away from baseball, the Mariners will come calling.

Albert Pujols - Cardinals

Although his departure from the organization in 2012 was a tough pill to swallow, Pujols' time and impact with the St. Louis Cardinals remains unprecedented. The historic club's long list of retired numbers include Bob Gibson, Lou Brock, Stan Musial, and Ozzie Smith among others but should include Pujols who is among the Cardinals' greats in several areas. The three-time NL MVP and two-time World Series champion ranks second in all-time home runs (445), RBIs (1,329), walks (975), slugging percentage (.617) and is fourth in hits with 2,743. Pujols is under contract with the Los Angeles Angels until age 41 but after, expect a decision to be made quickly by the Cardinals.

Chase Utley - Phillies

Chase Utley's 13-year career with the Philadelphia Phillies includes a World Series championship in 2008 and six All-Star selections. During that time, the Phillies had 10 winning seasons with Utley emerging as a legitimate offensive catalyst. The 38-year-old is currently seeking a job in free agency and it remains to be seen where he'll end up, though retirement seems to be on the horizon. Utley's legacy with the Phillies (he's ranked fourth in all-time WAR with 61 wins contributed) is enough that the organization should consider retiring his No. 26 when all is said and done.

Jose Bautista - Blue Jays

Joey Bats in a Toronto Blue Jays uniform will continue for the 10th consecutive season after the 36-year-old re-signed with the club on a one-year deal. Bautista's emergence as one of the best sluggers in baseball transpired in 2010 and he hasn't looked back since. Bautista ranks fifth in all-time home runs (265) and RBIs (701), second in walks (719), and fourth in OBP (.382) with a chance to move up the list in 2017. When he eventually calls it a career, the Blue Jays making the call to retire Bautista's number seems logical given his impact on baseball within the country and his commitment to the organization.

Jimmy Rollins - Phillies

The Phillies' all-time leader in hits (2,306) and doubles (457) lands Jimmy Rollins as another player that could see his number retired by the organization sooner rather than later. The 38-year-old spent 15 years with the Phillies, earning NL MVP honors in 2007 and his 36-game hit streak in 2005 is the longest ever by a Phillies player. Rollins is still attempting to stick in the majors after signing a minor-league deal with the San Francisco Giants but is more likely to retire given his age and regression in recent years. If and when he does, he'll be one of several former Phillies (notable mention to Ryan Howard) deserving of seeing his No. 11 retired with the team.