The 2015’s NL Cy Young Award-winner Jake Arrieta announced his retirement from Major League Baseball. Arrieta walked away from professional baseball after 12 years in the majors, during which he played for four different franchises.
Arrieta revealed his decision during an appearance on Barstool Sports’ Pardon My Take podcast.
“Well, I haven’t signed the papers, man, but I’m done. It’s time for me to step away from the game,” Arrieta said. “At some point the uniform goes to somebody else, and it’s just my time, really.”
Arrieta split the 2021 season with the Chicago Cubs and the San Diego Padres. He largely struggled in both stops, going 5-14 with a combined 7.39 ERA and 83 strikeouts. As a result, the Padres designated him for assignment on September 21st before releasing him the day after.
The right-hander played his best baseball during his first stint with the Cubs between 2013 and 2017. On top of the Cy Young award, he also picked up an All-Star appearance, Silver Slugger Award, and pitched two no-hitters while in Chicago. Arrieta was also part of the team that won the World Series in 2016.
Jake Arrieta, who also played with the Baltimore Orioles and the Philadelphia Phillies, has an overall record of 115-93. His career stats also include 3.98 ERA and 1,433 strikeouts.
