Andrew Heaney Retires from MLB at Age 34

Andrew Heaney, a World Series champion pitcher who spent 12 seasons in Major League Baseball, announced his retirement on Sunday via social media at age 34.

The left-hander, who last appeared in a game for the Los Angeles Dodgers in September, reflected on a career marked by perseverance through injuries and trades across six teams. "I will miss the game greatly, but all of my experiences and the lasting relationships have made me a better person," Heaney wrote in his statement. He expressed gratitude to fans, teammates, coaches and staff, adding, "I am now ready to return my focus and energy to being a husband, father, family man, and active member of my community. I'm retiring from baseball, but I hope to give back more than I received."

Heaney's professional journey began when the Miami Marlins selected him ninth overall in the 2012 MLB Draft out of Oklahoma State University, signing him to a $2.6 million bonus. He made his big-league debut with the Marlins on June 19, 2014, but posted a 5.83 ERA in seven starts that year. In December 2014, he was traded to the Los Angeles Angels as part of a multi-player deal involving the Dodgers and Angels, where he spent the next seven...