Matt Beaty Announces Retirement from Baseball

Matt Beaty, a former Major League Baseball player who contributed to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2020 World Series win, has announced his retirement. Beaty, who played for four MLB teams over five seasons, shared the news on Instagram on August 24. “I believe it’s time to finally officially announce that I’m entering the next chapter of my life,” he wrote. Beaty reflected on his career, noting it’s been nearly two years since his last at-bat and that leaving the sport is challenging. However, he acknowledged knowing deep down that his last game was indeed his final one.

Beaty, 33, appeared in 305 career games with the Dodgers, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, and Kansas City Royals. He also participated in 15 postseason games with the Dodgers, including three during their successful 2020 World Series run against the Tampa Bay Rays.

In addition to his major league career, Beaty played 53 minor league games with the Arizona Diamondbacks organization in 2024 before his release in September. He has been a free agent since then.

During his tenure with the Dodgers from 2019 to 2021, Beaty maintained a batting line of .262/.333/.425, equivalent to a 100 OPS+. As a rookie, he achieved career highs in several categories, including 268 plate appearances, nine home runs, and a .458 slugging percentage.

In 2021, Beaty was traded to the Padres, but he struggled to replicate his previous success. He played just 50 MLB games over the next two seasons. Despite the challenges, Beaty expressed gratitude for the friendships and experiences baseball provided.