LaTroy Hawkins said Friday that he is planning to retire following the 2015 season, FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports.

Hawkins said Friday that he is planning to retire following the 2015 season, FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports.

Analysis:

Hawkins has not shown any obvious signs of decline and is the favorite to open next season as the Rockies' closer, but he will turn 42 later this month, and is apparently ready to hang up the cleats after one more campaign.