A notable member of the 2016 Cubs is hanging up his spikes.
Saturday, former Cubs starting pitcher Jason Hammel announced that he is retiring from baseball. Hammel, 36, was pitching for the Rangers in spring training.
Jason Hammel has informed the Rangers he is retiring
— TR Sullivan (@Sullivan_Ranger) March 23, 2019
Hammel decided he needed to go and be with his family, something you could tell was weighing on his mind this spring. After 16 years as a pro, it sounds like family just took precedence.
— Evan Grant (@Evan_P_Grant) March 23, 2019
The move is somewhat surprising, as the Rangers announced Friday that Hammel made the team's Opening Day roster as a long reliever.