Former All-Star Lynn retires after 13-year career

Right-hander Lance Lynn announced Tuesday that he's hanging up his cleats after a 13-year career that included a 2011 World Series title with the St. Louis Cardinals.

"I'm officially retiring from baseball. Right here, right now," Lynn said on the "Dymin in The Rough" podcast that he co-hosts with his wife.

Lynn, 37, had interest from multiple teams over the offseason but ultimately didn't sign a deal to play in 2025. The Chicago Cubs were reportedly one of the clubs eyeing the veteran pitcher.

The two-time All-Star ends his career with a 143-99 record, 3.74 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and 2,015 strikeouts over 2,006 1/3 innings (340 starts) between the Cardinals, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, Chicago White Sox, and Los Angeles Dodgers from 2011-2024.

Lynn spent seven years of his career with St. Louis, winning a championship and making one All-Star appearance in 2012. He also had a memorable stint with the Rangers, recording a career-high 246 strikeouts in 2019. The hurler finished as a 2021 AL Cy Young finalist as a member of the White Sox.