Former Red Sox outfielder 'expected to retire' after 11 seasons (report)
Former Red Sox outfielder and fan favorite Jackie Bradley Jr. is “expected to retire,” per New York Post’s Jon Heyman.
“Jackie Bradley Jr., one of the better defensive center fielders of the era, is expected to retire,” Heyman reported.
Bradley spent eight seasons with the Red Sox (2013-2020, 2022), he owned a career .236 batting average, .719 OPS, 101 homers, 181 doubles, 24 triples and 62 stolen bases in 964 games.
His best season came in 2016 where he batted .267 with 26 homers, doubles, seven triples while driving in 87 RBIs in 144 games with the Red Sox. He was also part of the 2018 World Series championship team that defeated the Dodgers in five games.
Following the 2020 season, Bradley left the Red Sox in free agency and signed a two-year, $24 million deal with the Brewers. He spent one season in the Cream City before being traded back to Boston along with prospects David Hamilton and Alex Binelas. The Red Sox sent outfielder Hunter Renfroe back to the Brewers in the trade.
Boston designated Bradley for assignment after struggling in his return season with the Sox. He hit .210 with three homers before the club moved on from the veteran outfielder.
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Bradley was prepared to walk away from baseball this season, he instead signed a minor league deal with Royals. The veteran outfielder provided leadership on a young Kansas City team.
“Helping out anyway I possibly can,” Bradley said. “I’m definitely enjoying it. Talking about my experiences and ultimately just being around the guys. It’s fun.”
He was later designated for assignment on June 12.
Bradley played 11 seasons total playing for the Red Sox, Brewers, Royals and Blue Jays.
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