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Francisco Liriano Announces Retirement After 14-Year Career

Former All-Star pitcher Francisco Liriano retired Monday, his agent told FanSided's Robert Murray.

Liriano, 38, played for six teams across 14 seasons. He spent the first seven years of his career with Minnesota before stints in Pittsburgh, Toronto, Detroit, Houston and Chicago.

“After many discussions with my family, friends, and others who care about me, I have decided to retire from professional baseball after a 20-year career,” Liriano said in a statement. “I want to thank all the coaches and fans in both the US and the Dominican Republic who have supported me on my baseball journey.