Joe Mauer Retires After 15 Seasons With the Twins

Joe Mauer retired from Major League Baseball following a 15-year career with the Twins, the Star Tribune announced Friday.

Mauer will make his official announcement in a full-page ad in Sunday’s Star Tribune, per the publication.

"After much consideration I have decided to retire from playing baseball,” he wrote in his retirement announcement. “The decision came down to my health and my family. The risk of concussion is always there, and I was reminded of that this season after missing over 30 games as a result of diving for a foul ball.

"Thank you, Minnesota Twins, and thank you, fans, for making my career as special and memorable as it was. Because of you I can leave the game I love with a…