Jason Heyward retires after 16 seasons
Five-time Gold Glove-winning outfielder Jason Heyward announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on Friday.
Heyward shared his decision during a segment on MLB Network, thanking everyone for "allowing me to live out my dream."
“Thank you for allowing me to live out my dream.” 🥹
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) March 27, 2026
Jason Heyward calls it a career after 16 MLB seasons ❤️ https://t.co/REbibqRYOA pic.twitter.com/h0kDPfIiuG
The 36-year-old ends his career after 16 big-league campaigns between the Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres, and Houston Astros.
Along with his five Gold Gloves, Heyward earned one All-Star selection and was a World Series champion in 2016 with the Cubs. He memorably helped rally the team by giving a speech during a rain delay in Game 7.
Drafted 14th overall by the Atlanta Braves in 2007, Heyward accrued 34.8 WAR, according to FanGraphs, and recorded 186 home runs, 730 RBIs, and 125 steals across his career.
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