Breaking news: A 9-year MLB veteran and Dodgers All-Star retires at age 35.

Ross Stripling, a nine-year MLB veteran and former Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star, has decided to retire at age 35. Stripling pitched 85 1/3 innings with a 6.01 ERA during his time with the Athletics last season.

“It’s time to hang up the cleats after 13 seasons filled with immense pride and thankfulness. The moments and experiences I would be a part of were beyond my wildest expectations. In a statement, Stripling said, “They surpassed all of my younger self’s expectations for my baseball career.

“Without my family and friends, it would never have been feasible. I would also want to express my gratitude to all of my coaches and teammates throughout the years. Along the journey, I received a great deal of love and support, and I am grateful to everyone who contributed in any manner.

You all helped me reach my full potential as a baseball player. I feel so fortunate to be so happy and contented with leaving the game behind, and this has been an incredible honor. I can’t wait to get home and start the next phase of my life with my incredible family. Stripling made his major league debut in 2016 after starting his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He pitched 420 2/3 innings with a 3.68 ERA over his four and a half seasons with the Dodgers. As a Dodger, the righty received his lone All-Star selection in 2018.

During the 2017 World Series, Stripling had three appearances and pitched two innings without allowing any runs. Before deciding to retire this season, he played for the Toronto Blue Jays, San Francisco Giants, and Athletics for the following four and a half seasons.