Daniel Hudson retires after Dodgers' World Series title

Moments after winning his second World Series title, Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Daniel Hudson announced his retirement from baseball.

"This was the only reason I came back -- to go out on top," Hudson told reporters Wednesday night. "And that's what's happening."

Hudson pitched in a pair of World Series games against the New York Yankees, striking out two during the Dodgers' Game 3 win but taking the loss after allowing four runs in Game 4.

It was a rebounding farewell season for the 37-year-old Hudson, who had a 3.00 ERA over 65 appearances -- his most since 2019 -- after signing a minor league contract with the Dodgers in December and making the major league roster before Opening Day.

Hudson pitched for seven teams over a 16-year major league career, finishing with a 65-45 record, a 3.74 ERA and 817 strikeouts.

He added the 2024 title to the 2019 World Series he won with the Washington Nationals.