Heaney’s official retirement announcement came through his Instagram account, where he shared a heartfelt message with supporters reflecting on his 12-year stint in MLB. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to travel, meet people from diverse backgrounds and play the game he loved.

Joe Kelly is calling it a career.

“Last year’s rookie season, shortened because he wasn’t called up until June and then sustained a season-ending oblique injury on Sept. 2, was just a start,” Browne wrote.