Veteran Outfielder Kevin Pillar Retires After 13 MLB Seasons

Former Boston Red Sox stars Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers have embarked on divergent paths in the National League West, with Bogaerts showing signs of recovery from a shoulder injury while Devers struggles to adjust with the San Francisco Giants. Bogaerts, now with the San Diego Padres, is hitting .255 this season and believes his shoulder is improving, whereas Devers is hitting just .215 with an alarming strikeout rate. Meanwhile, veteran outfielder Kevin Pillar, who played for 10 MLB teams including the Red Sox, announced his retirement after 13 seasons, citing the stress of the game and a desire to focus on family. Similarly, pitcher Dan Straily, known for his journeyman career across six MLB teams and international play, has retired following an injury during his stint in the Mexican League. Additionally, MLB executives predict that Red Sox reliever Aroldis Chapman, who is having a standout season with a 1.32 ERA and 14 saves, is likely to be traded before the deadline as the team moves towards rebuilding.