Victor Martinez will turn 40 this coming winter. During the 2017 season, he was sidelined due to an irregular heartbeat and ongoing health concerns. Now, with a new crop of young players coming up through the Tigers system, the designated hitter seems to be ready to say goodbye to the game of baseball.
In an interview with MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince, when asked about the idea of retirement, Martinez said, “Honestly? I’m ready, I’ve got no regrets. I know I left everything in this game.”
He was open in his reflection to Castrovince, recounting the heart scare that left him benched for a chunk of 2017.