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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / February 1, 2024
Former Cubs Reliever Announces Retirement

Former Cubs Reliever Announces Retirement

A member of the 2016 Chicago Cubs World Series championship season announced his retirement on Wednesday after 15 seasons in the Majors. Joe Smith, a long-time reliever who played for eight different teams and hasn’t pitched since 2022 with the Minnesota Twins, announced his retirement through his representation at Excel Sports Management.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 31, 2024
Veteran RHP Joe Smith announces retirement

Prolific setup man Joe Smith announces retirement

While the sidearming Smith was rarely thrust into the ninth-inning spotlight (30 career saves), he’s one of the most consistent setup men in the game’s history.

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