Left-handed pitcher Alex Wood posted a long message on social media Friday announcing his retirement after 12 major league seasons that included a World Series title with the Dodgers in 2020.

Alex Wood pitched 12 seasons in the major leagues, including five of those years in two stints with the Dodgers. On Friday, the left-hander announced his retirement from baseball.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Alex Wood, Pitcher Who Helped Dodgers End Pennant Drought, Announces Retirement. After 12 rock-solid years across Major League Baseball, pitcher Alex Wood is calling it a day.