He announced his plans through a video posted on his 40th birthday.
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Reports: David Ortiz to retire after 2016 season
The Red Sox designated hitter turns 40 on Wednesday.
On Baseball: Barnes could provide relief for Red Sox
Boston is committed to sending Matt Barnes to the bullpen for a whole season.
Ready for spring training? Sox pitchers, catchers report on Feb. 18
Tickets to 17 exhibition games in Fort Myers go on sale Dec. 5.
Red Sox hire former Phillies GM as first base coach
Ruben Amaro Jr., a former teammate of Boston manager John Farrell, has no prior coaching experience.
NESN will bring back Jerry Remy
The veteran color analyst will work alongside new play-by-play announcer Dave O’Brien.
Red Sox announce manager John Farrell’s cancer in remission
Farrell, who was diagnosed in August with stage 1 Non-Hodgkins Burkitt lymphoma, is expected to return next season.
Red Sox roll past Orioles, 8-0
Seven pitchers combine on a five-hitter as Boston pushes Baltimore to 4 1/2 games out in the wild-card race.
Red hot Red Sox starter Rich Hill shuts out Orioles – with a big catch from Betts
Hill’s two-hitter ends on a home run-saving catch by right fielder Mookie Betts.
Red Sox name Mike Hazen as new GM
Hazen, who has been in Boston’s front office for the past decade, replaces Ben Cherington.