Jayson Werth has retired from major league baseball, his career ending during his brief tenure this season playing for Triple-A Tacoma in the Seattle Mariners’ organization.
Werth, the former National League All-Star and a staple for years with the Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals, struggled with recurring hamstring issues for the Rainiers this season in his attempt to prolong his career.
The 39-year-old headed to the disabled list on June 9 and hadn’t played since. The news was first reported by Jon Heyman of Fancred sports and Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto later confirmed it with The News Tribune.