Former World Series MVP Cole Hamels retires after comeback try falls brief

SAN DIEGO — Former World Series MVP Cole Hamels has retired after his try at a comeback together with his hometown San Diego Padres fell brief.

The Padres, who signed Hamels to a minor league contract in February, introduced Hamels‘ retirement Friday. The left-hander’s agent, John Boggs, confirmed that the 15-year veteran was calling it quits.

Hamels, 39, made one begin for the Atlanta Braves in 2020 and hasn’t pitched since then. The four-time All-Star had shoulder surgical procedure in 2021.

Hamels, who went to Rancho Bernardo High, was a first-round draft decide by Philadelphia in 2002 and was the MVP of the 2008 World Series with the Phillies. He pitched for the Phillies for 10 seasons and in addition was with Texas and the Chicago Cubs. He was 163-122 with a 3.43 ERA and a couple of,560 strikeouts in 15 seasons.

The Padres additionally introduced that Craig Stammen retired. He spent the majority of his 13-year profession as a reliever, together with six years with the Padres.