ESPN.com · Jan 5, 2024
5-time All-Star Michael Brantley retires after 15 seasons
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Michael Brantley, a five-time All-Star and World Series champion, is retiring after 15 MLB seasons.
"I have young kids, and now it's time to be a dad, first and foremost," Brantley told MLB Network for an article published Friday. "It's time for me to be home 24/7, watch my kids grow up and not miss important milestones."
Already, the outfielder has signed up to coach Little League, he said.
In 2008, Brantley was the player to be later sent from Milwaukee to Cleveland to complete the trade that sent C.C. Sabathia to the Brewers. He made his debut in Cleveland the following season and played there through the 2018 season.