Former MLB Infielders Freddy Galvis, Dan Straily Announce Retirements

Freddy Galvis, a former San Diego Padres shortstop, announced his retirement from professional baseball after a 10-year MLB career. Galvis played one season with the Padres in 2018, batting .248 with 13 home runs and 67 RBIs, before continuing his career internationally in Japan and Mexico. Over his MLB tenure, he compiled a .248 batting average with 109 home runs and 426 RBIs, playing for multiple teams including the Phillies, Blue Jays, Reds, Orioles, and Padres. Additionally, Bobby Jenks, a two-time All-Star and 2005 World Series champion with the Chicago White Sox, passed away at age 44 due to stomach cancer; he was remembered for his dominant pitching and his role in the 2005 championship. Meanwhile, former pitcher Dan Straily announced his retirement following a long career spanning MLB, minor leagues, KBO, and Mexican leagues, having pitched over 2,300 professional innings. These recent retirements and tributes mark the end of significant chapters for notable MLB players.