Diamondbacks reliever Brad Ziegler is retiring from MLB, he announced in a lengthy statement on Twitter on Wednesday, his 39th birthday.
Ziegler spent 11 years in the major leagues, compiling 105 saves and a 2.75 ERA in 717.1 innings out of the bullpen. He spent parts of seven seasons with the D-Backs, and retires as Arizona's franchise leader in wins, appearances and innings pitched as a reliever.
Ziegler finished eighth in 2008 Rookie of the Year voting with the Athletics, and also spent time with Red Sox and Marlins. He appeared in the postseason with Arizona in 2011 and Boston in 2016.