As first reported by El Extrabase, Marlins catcher Francisco Cervelli is retiring. He spent 13 seasons in the major leagues, including the 2020 campaign with the Fish where he was enormously valuable as a regular in the lineup and a veteran presence in the clubhouse.
Cervelli discussed his decision (in Spanish) with Mari Montes here.
The Marlins signed Cervelli in free agency to a one-year, $2 million contract for his age-34 season. They would do it all over again in a heartbeat.
Entering spring training, the incumbent Jorge Alfaro seemed poised to catch the majority of Marlins games.