Every MLB offseason, in general, usually features at least a few high-profile player retirements. This winter, a number of well-known figures have made the decision to pursue it as a career. Here is a list of every major league baseball player who will retire after the 2023 season.
Notable Players Who Retired During 2023-24 MLB Offseason
Here’s a look at the notable names that have called it a career this winter and spring:
| Name | Position | MLB Team in 2023 |
| Stephen Strasburg | SP | Nationals (DNP) |
| Corey Kluber | SP | Red Sox |
| Adam Wainwright | SP | Cardinals |
| Steven Brault | SP/RP | None |
| Josh Donaldson | 3B | Yankees/Brewers |
| Miguel Cabrera | DH/1B | Tigers |
| Mike Zunino | C | Guardians |
| Tony Wolters | C | None |
| Kole Calhoun | OF | Guardians |
| Michael Brantley | DH/OF | Astros |
| Brandon Dixon | 1B/OF | Padres |
| Eric Hosmer | 1B | Cubs |
| Andrelton Simmons | SS | None |
| Nelson Cruz | DH | Padres |
| Collin McHugh | RP | Braves |
| Joe Smith | RP | None |
| Tommy Hunter | RP | Mets |
| Ian Kennedy | RP | Rangers |
| Zack Britton | RP | None |
| Trevor May | RP | Athletics |
| Luis Avilan | RP | None |
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The three most prominent MLB players to retire after 2023 were Miguel Cabrera, Nelson Cruz, and Adam Wainwright, the starting pitcher for the Cardinals.
Wainwright, 42, had a dismal final season in the Major Leagues, finishing 5-11 with a 7.40 ERA and 83 earned runs in 101 innings.
Wainwright did, however, produce a masterpiece in his final appearance, pitching seven scoreless innings against the Brewers on September 18, earning his 200th career victory.
With five victories by the conclusion of 2023, Wainwright ranked sixth among pitchers in the game.
In the meantime, the two sluggers who had the most home runs among active hitters by the end of 2023 also decided to retire.
Miguel Cabrera ended his amazing career in 2023, having hit 3,174 hits in his career, won a World Series in his rookie season, and blasted 511 home runs.
Nelson Cruz retired as well, having blasted 464 home runs in his career. The 43-year-old is currently an adviser with the Dodgers organization.
Two-time All-Star Zack Britton, four-time Gold Glove winner Andrelton Simmons, and Trevor May were among the other prominent MLB players to retire in 2023. With the A’s in 2023, May recorded a career-high 21 saves.
Veteran reliever Joe Smith announced his official retirement from baseball on January 31, 2024. Smith’s Twins career ended in 2022 when he last threw.
Veteran reliever Joe Smith announced his official retirement from baseball on January 31, 2024. Smith’s Twins career ended in 2022 when he last threw.
Corey Kluber, the two-time AL Cy Young Award winner, announced his retirement on February 9. Throughout 55 innings in his final season with the Red Sox, Kluber had a 7.04 ERA.
Eric Hosmer, a former All-Star, retired on February 21. 198 home runs, 1,753 hits, and four Gold Gloves were Hosmer’s final stats.
Josh Donaldson, the former MVP of the AL, retired on March 4.
MLB transactions page disclosed Nationals standout Stephen Strasburg’s retirement on April 6. In 2022, Strasburg, who has experienced nerve damage, made his final MLB appearance.
