Lance Lynn Announces Retirement After 13-Year MLB Career

Lance Lynn has officially announced his retirement from baseball after a 13-year career, making the announcement on his podcast. The 37-year-old veteran had a bounce-back season in 2024 with the St. Louis Cardinals, posting a 3.84 ERA, but was not offered a contract this offseason. The Chicago Cubs were reportedly interested in signing him as they sought to fill the fifth spot in their starting rotation, but negotiations did not materialize. With Lynn's retirement, the Cubs have instead named Ben Brown as their fifth starter. Meanwhile, the Cubs are also considering adding All-Star reliever Kyle Finnegan from the Washington Nationals to bolster their bullpen ahead of the trade deadline. Finnegan, who had a lower market value than expected, could provide a cost-effective solution for the Cubs without sacrificing top prospects.