Alex Wood, Former Dodgers All-Star, Announces MLB Retirement

Alex Wood, a left-handed pitcher and 2020 World Series champion with the Los Angeles Dodgers, announced his retirement from Major League Baseball after 12 seasons. Wood, who was an All-Star in 2017 and played for multiple teams including the Dodgers, Braves, Reds, Giants, and Athletics, expressed deep gratitude for his career and reflected on his lifelong dedication to the sport. Over his career, Wood accumulated a 77-68 record with a 3.78 ERA and contributed to seven postseason appearances. Meanwhile, former Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen, who also won the 2020 World Series with the team and is MLB's active saves leader, revealed plans to continue playing for at least four more years, aiming to get into better shape following a challenging personal year. Despite the Dodgers’ bullpen struggles after acquiring relievers Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates, there is hope among fans for a potential reunion with Jansen, though no decisions have been made. Both players have left significant marks on the Dodgers' recent success, highlighting the ongoing efforts and transitions within the team's pitching staff.