Barnes, Anderson Retire After Prominent Careers

18 sourcesUpdated Aug 11, 2026

Matt Barnes retired after an 11-year MLB career highlighted by a 2018 World Series title with the Red Sox and a 2021 All-Star selection, finishing with 467 appearances, a 33-30 record, a 4.21 ERA, 47 saves and 586 strikeouts; injuries slowed him 2022–24, including shoulder inflammation and a 2023 hip surgery, with a 2024 brief stint with the Nationals before retirement. Tim Anderson also announced his retirement after a 10-year career that began with the White Sox in 2016, featuring a 2019 AL batting title, two All-Star selections (2021-2022) and a Silver Slugger in 2020; his path included stints with the Marlins (2024) and Angels (2025) before a May 2025 release and retirement announced via Zoom. These retirements mark the departure of two prominent franchise players from Boston’s 2018 championship core and Chicago’s late-2010s peak, with each leaving a lasting imprint on their teams and fans.

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