Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Mike Moustakas (11) rounds third base and scores in the first inning agains the San Diego Padres at Miller Park in 2019. Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

Former Milwaukee Brewers All-Star Set to Retire Officially

Originally posted on Fastball on SI | By Brady Farkas | Last updated Mar 4, 2025 9:21 AM ET

Longtime major league third baseman Mike Moustakas has officially retired, but he will sign a one-day contract with the Kansas City Royals and be honored with a ceremony on May 31.

Moustakas didn't play at all in the big leagues in 2024, but this retirement makes his exit official.

An excellent player in his day, he spent 13 years in the big leagues with the Royals, Milwaukee Brewers, Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Angels. Lifetime, he was a .247 hitter with 215 homers and 683 RBI. He hit a career-high 38 homers in 2017 and helped the Royals win the World Series back in 2015.

Mike Moustakas has retired after 13 seasons, three All-Star selections, and a 2015 #WorldSeries championship with the @Royals.

The team will sign Moustakas to a ceremonial one-day contract on May 31, allowing the former All-Star third baseman to retire with Kansas City. pic.twitter.com/Ftw2ngnvq5
— MLB (@MLB) March 4, 2025

After his tenure in Kansas City, he went to Milwaukee for two seasons, earning an All-Star nod in 2019. He hit 35 homers that season while also driving in 87 runs. Moustakas received MVP votes in the 2015 season.

While his time in Milwaukee was successful, he is best known for his run with the Royals, where he grew up alongside other homegrown players like Eric Hosmer, Salvador Perez and Alex Gordon.

That group beat the New York Mets in the 2015 World Series one year after losing to the San Francisco Giants in the Fall Classic.

When May 31 officially comes, it's sure to be a great deal of nostalgia for Royals fans, and you can bet that other franchise legends will be in attendance as well.

But until then, thanks to the "Moose" for providing several great memories for multiple fanbases over the years.

This article first appeared on Fastball on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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