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Mookie Betts Sets Retirement for After 2032 Season

The Dodgers star says he plans to stop playing to be present for his children as he approaches age 40.

Overview

  • Betts disclosed his timeline during an appearance on John Cena’s show What Drives You, saying he intends to retire when his current deal ends.
  • He cited family priorities and turning 40 as the reasons for ending his career after the 2032 campaign.
  • Betts is under a 12-year, $365 million contract signed in July 2020, giving the Dodgers up to seven more seasons with him, health permitting.
  • An AL MVP and four-time World Series champion, he has been an All-Star multiple times and an integral part of Los Angeles’ recent titles.
  • Coverage notes his 2025 season included a toe injury and stomach virus that coincided with reduced offensive production, even as the Dodgers continue to strengthen their roster this offseason.