Former Dodgers player announces retirement from baseball

Former Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Casey Sadler announced his retirement from baseball earlier this week on social media. Sadler, who pitched for the Dodgers in 2019, is retiring after a 14-year career.

Sadler announced that a big reason for his retirement was the pitching business started by his wife, which he would continue to run after his retirement.

“I was drafted in 2010 and today I am officially announcing my retirement from baseball.” Sadler wrote on X. “This year has been a roller coaster, from fearing I would need Tommy John surgery to discovering there was nothing wrong with me physically, only to realize my biggest obstacle was my own mind. While I was trying to get back on the mound, my wife started a small pitching lesson business and told me to come. What I didn’t expect was how much these kids would change my life.”

He continued: “When I passed on my knowledge to these young people, something changed. The desire to play for myself began to fade, and my mental health improved. Teaching these children was vital and gave me a new sense of purpose.”

“Although I am retiring from the game as a player, I am entering a new chapter where I can give back to the sport that has given me so much. Thanks to everyone who was part of this journey. I can’t wait to see where our next adventure takes us.”

Additionally, Sadler’s post included words of gratitude to his parents, coaches, fans and agent.

The 34-year-old was originally selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 25th round of the 2010 MLB Draft and made his MLB debut in 2014. He did not appear for the Pirates in either of the 2016 or 2017 seasons after sitting out 2016. campaign due to undergoing Tommy John surgery and spending the 2017 season in the minors. Sadler returned to the major leagues in 2018.

Sadler became a free agent after the 2018 season and signed with the Tampa Bay Rays prior to the 2019 season. The Rays traded Sadler to the Dodgers in July of the 2019 season, and he went 4–0 with a 2.33 ERA and 20 strikeouts in 24 appearances with the Dodgers. After the season, Sadler signed with the Chicago Cubs and subsequently worked with the Cubs and Seattle Mariners. He has not appeared in the major leagues since the 2021 season.

Sadler retires with a career 2.86 ERA in 101 appearances at the MLB level.

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