According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network and Roberto Espinoza of Revista Strikeout, left-handed pitcher and former Blue Jay Jaime García is retiring from Major League Baseball. Minutes after those reports were published, García himself appeared at a press conference (via Naranjeros Radio) confirming he will retire. MLB Mexico also confirmed the retirement.
García, who turns 33 in July, was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 22nd round of the 2005 draft, eventually making his debut with the club in 2008, rising to stardom in 2010 when he finished third in National League Rookie of the Year voting thanks to a stellar 2.