Estimated read time: Less than a minute
This archived news story is available only for your personal, non-commercial use. Information in the story may be outdated or superseded by additional information. Reading or replaying the story in its archived form does not constitute a republication of the story.
SAN DIEGO — Former World Series MVP and four-time All-Star Cole Hamels has retired after his attempt at a comeback with his hometown San Diego Padres fell short. The Padres signed Hamels to a minor league contract in February. They announced his retirement, which agent John Boggs confirmed. The 39-year-old left-hander made one start for the Atlanta Braves in 2020 and hasn't pitched since then. The four-time All-Star had shoulder surgery in 2021. He was MVP of the 2008 World Series with the Philadelphia Phillies.
