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Royals announce Alex Gordon's retirement after 14 years

Kansas City Royals outfielder Alex Gordon, a seven-time Gold Glove winner and one of the longest-tenured players in club history, is retiring from baseball.

The Royals announced Gordon's retirement Thursday but did not indicate whether the three-time All-Star would play in their four remaining games this season.

After 14 years of hard work and dedication to the #Royals, Alex Gordon is retiring from baseball.

Thank you for always giving it your all, Gordo.#4EverRoyal pic.twitter.com/S5A0Y7ASFq— Kansas City Royals (@Royals) September 24, 2020

The Royals noted Gordon's "14 years of hard work and dedication" to the club and thanked him for "always giving it your all, Gordo.