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Alex Wood Retires After 12-Year Major League Career

Wood stepped away after shoulder surgery ended his 2024 season with Oakland.

Dave Roberts #30 of the Los Angeles Dodgers visits pitcher Alex Wood #57 during the fifth inning against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium on September 3, 2018 in Los Angeles.
May 12, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Alex Wood (57) pitches to the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo
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Overview

  • The 34-year-old left-hander announced his retirement on August 8 via an Instagram post thanking family, teammates and fans.
  • Over 12 seasons, Wood compiled a 77-68 record with a 3.78 ERA across 278 games and reached the postseason seven times.
  • He earned an All-Star selection in 2017 and contributed to the Dodgers’ 2020 World Series championship.
  • His final campaign with the Athletics concluded at 1-3 with a 5.26 ERA in nine starts before shoulder surgery sidelined him.
  • Drafted by the Braves in the second round of the 2012 draft out of the University of Georgia, Wood debuted in 2013 and transitioned from reliever to starter.