On Friday, former Dodger Alex Wood announced his retirement after a 12-year Major League career. Wood spent five seasons in Los Angeles, the longest stint of his career, and was part of the 2020 World Series roster that delivered the Dodgers’ first championship in 32 years.
After his time with the Dodgers, Wood was traded to the Cincinnati Reds and went on to pitch for five teams in total: the Braves, Dodgers, Reds, Giants, and Athletics. He debuted with Atlanta in 2013 after being selected in the second round of the 2012 MLB Draft.
Wood’s best season came in 2017, when he posted a 16-3 record, led the majors with an .832 winning percentage, earned an All-Star selection, and finished ninth in NL Cy Young voting. His years in Los Angeles included some of the highest points of his career, where he became a key part of the Dodgers’ rotation.
In his retirement announcement, Wood expressed gratitude to each organization he played for, thanking the Braves, Dodgers, Reds, Giants, and Athletics for their role in his baseball journey.
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