Overview
- The announcement came during an interview on the Roku series What Drives You with John Cena.
- Betts said he will be 40 when he walks away, noting his daughter will be 14 and his son 10 as he prioritizes family.
- He is in the 12-year, $365 million contract he signed in July 2020, which runs through 2032 and outlines roughly seven more seasons.
- Betts acknowledged the difficulty of leaving the game, saying that towards the end it will probably "suck" because baseball has long defined him.
- Coverage notes a 2025 season marked by injuries, a full-time move to shortstop, and clutch postseason moments as the Dodgers pursue a third straight title after back-to-back championships.