WASHINGTON -- Chicago White Sox outfielder Michael A. Taylor announced his retirement before Sunday's season finale against the Washington Nationals .

The 12-year veteran, who won a Gold Glove in 2021, spent his first seven seasons with Washington and said playing on the Nationals' 2019 World Series champions was his favorite memory in baseball.

"To be able to play my last games of my career here in this ballpark in front of these fans is just the icing on the cake," Taylor said.

Taylor, who has two young children, said he decided this would be his final season a few months ago in order to spend more time at home with his family. In addition to his time in Washington (2014-20), he also played for Kansas City (2021-22), Minnesota (2023), Pittsburgh (2024) and the White Sox, w

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