Key Highlights
- Mookie Betts has already accomplished more than most players dream of, and now the Los Angeles Dodgers star has shared a clear vision for how his baseball journey will eventually come to an end.
- Appearing on the Roku miniseries What Drives You with John Cena, Betts confirmed that he plans to retire following the 2032 season, when his current contract with the Dodgers expires. By that point, Betts will be 40 years old, a milestone that has shaped his thinking about life beyond baseball.
- More than accolades or records, family has become the guiding factor in his decision. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBetts explained that his daughter will be 14 and his son will be 10 when his playing days conclude, and he wants to be present for them in the same way his own parents were throughout his upbringing. While the timeline is now set, Betts acknowledged that stepping away from the game will not come easily.
- Baseball has defined his daily routine and personal identity for decades, from the clubhouse atmosphere to the long flights and deep relationships formed over the years.
- Letting go of that structure, he admitted, will be difficult, even if he knows it is the right choice for his family. Betts’ résumé leaves little doubt about his place among the game’s elite.
