Chris Davis Announces Retirement From MLB.
Chris Davis Announces Retirement From MLB.
Chris Davis Announces Retirement From MLB.
On Aug. 12, the 35-year-old Orioles first baseman announced his retirement after 13 seasons.
On Aug. 12, the 35-year-old Orioles first baseman announced his retirement after 13 seasons.
Davis said a hip injury
played a role in his decision.
After an extended time dealing with my injury and recent hip surgery, I informed the Orioles about my decision to retire effective today, Chris Davis, via statement.
I want to thank the Orioles partnership group, led by the Angelos family, the Orioles organization, my teammates
and coaches, .., Chris Davis, via statement.
The University of Maryland Children's Hospital with whom I will continue to be involved following my retirement and,
of course, Birdland, Chris Davis, via statement.
Thank you all for the many memories that I will cherish forever, Chris Davis, via statement.
Davis had one year left on his seven-year $161 million contract, but he will not forfeit his remaining salary.
Davis had one year left on his seven-year $161 million contract, but he will not forfeit his remaining salary.
That money will
be paid to him
over several years.
Davis' exit leaves the franchise
with an extra roster spot
to fill next season