Tim Anderson retires from MLB after 10 seasons

Tim Anderson, a two-time All-Star shortstop and the 2019 American League batting champion, announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on Monday, August 10, 2026, after a 10-season career. The 33-year-old made the announcement during an emotional video call with reporters, stating he could no longer get his body to perform at the level required to play.

Anderson spent the majority of his career with the Chicago White Sox, who drafted him 17th overall in 2013. He played for the White Sox from 2016 through 2023, before short stints with the Miami Marlins in 2024 and the Los Angeles Angels in 2025. His last major league appearance was on May 25, 2025, with the Angels.

"I fought for the last two, three years. You know, I trained and I just couldn't get the body to operate like it used to," Anderson said. "So I mean, I'm not one of those guys that's going to just continue to try to get back to somewhere where I just, you know, I couldn't get it back there."

Anderson's career was highlighted by his peak with the White Sox, where he became a central figure during the team's rebuild. He won the AL batting title in 2019 with a .335 average and was named an All-Star in 2021 and...