Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz will retire at the end of the 2016 season, Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal is reporting.
Next year will be Ortiz’s 20th as a big-leaguer.
He first broke in as a 21-year-old with the Minnesota Twins, where he spent six seasons before signing with the Red Sox in 2003.
When he becomes eligible, Ortiz should receive strong Hall of Fame consideration, despite playing as a designated hitter for the majority of his career.
He’s a nine-time all-star, a six-time silver slugger, a three-time World Series champion, a World Series MVP and currently sits 27th and 30th on the all-time home run and RBI leaders lists with 503 and 1,641, respectively.
The Red Sox begin their 2016 season on April 4 against the Cleveland Indians.
Canadian fans will be able to see Ortiz and his team in a two-game exhibition at Olympic Stadium in Montreal against the Toronto Blue Jays on April 1 and 2.
