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2018 World Series MVP Steve Pearce announced his retirement

Former Red Sox first baseman Steve Pearce announced his retirement Monday, a day after turning 37. Pearce made the announcement on WEEI.

The decision marks the end of a 10-year career for Pearce, who played for all five teams in the American League East in addition to the Pittsburgh Pirates, who drafted him in 2005. He joined the Red Sox in a 2018 trade with the Toronto Blue Jays, but missed much of last season with injuries before becoming a free agent.

Pearce had not played a major league game since May 31, when he had just one at-bat.