Just In: Dodgers Draft Pick Involved in Huge Trade Announces Retirement from MLB
A former draft pick of the Los Angeles Dodgers who was part of a significant trade has declared their retirement from Major League Baseball
Brandon Dixon, a third-round draft pick for the Dodgers in the past, has decided to retire from Major League Baseball. He shared the news via Instagram on Thursday.
“I have made the decision to retire from baseball. I am grateful for the connections, encouragement, and memories I have gained in the last decade. Transitioning from a youngster with big league aspirations to representing my hometown team in recent years has been an exciting journey. I appreciate everyone who has been a part of this experience.”
Dixon was selected by the Dodgers in the third round of the MLB draft in 2013.
He advanced to Double-A within the Dodgers’ system before being traded in a three-team deal involving the Dodgers, the Cincinnati Reds, and the Chicago White Sox during the 2015-16 offseason.
Dixon, along with Jose Peraza and Scott Schebler, was traded to the Reds in exchange for Todd Frazier, while Trayce Thompson, Micah Johnson, and Frankie Montas joined the Dodgers in the same trade.
Dixon made his major league debut with the Reds in 2018, but faced challenges and then moved to the Detroit Tigers for the 2019 and 2020 seasons.
Returning to the National League West in 2022 and 2023, Dixon played for the San Diego Padres. In 2023, he participated in 33 games, posting a .203/.244/.329 slash line with two home runs and nine RBIs.
Throughout his career, Dixon appeared in 234 games, hitting .224 with 22 home runs, 74 RBIs, and an OPS of .663.
