WASHINGTON -- Michael A. Taylor announced his retirement prior to the 2025 series finale at Nationals Park on Sunday afternoon, with the White Sox outfielder ending his career where it began in 2014.

Taylor, 34, said he prayed on the decision and talked quite a bit about it with his wife, Brianna, before making the call a few months ago.

“We agree that it's best to maybe spend a little bit more time at home with the family, and I'm excited about that,” Taylor said prior to Sunday’s finale. “And I think 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."

“He was amazing,” White Sox manager Will Venable said. “He just was the quiet, quiet leader, but made a big impact on the entire group more than anybody. He made me

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