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Former Cubs, Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester announces retirement

FILE - Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Jon Lester acknowledges the crowd as he leaves the game during the eighth inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013, in Boston. Lester, a durable left-hander who won three World Series titles during 16 years in the majors, has announced his retirement. Lester, who turned 38 on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, finishes with a 200-117 record and a 3.66 ERA in 452 career games, including 451 starts. He also has been a reliable postseason performer, compiling a 2.51 ERA in 26 appearances. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File) CORRECTS TO TURNED 38 ON FRIDAY, JAN. 7, NOT JAN. 14 - FILE - Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester speaks during a media availability before Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, in Washington. Lester, a durable left-hander who won three World Series titles during 16 years in the majors, has announced his retirement. Lester, who turned 38 on Friday, , Jan. 7, 2022, finishes with a 200-117 record and a 3.66 ERA in 452 career games, including 451 starts. He also has been a reliable postseason performer, compiling a 2.51 ERA in 26 appearances. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File) FILE - Chicago Cubs' Jon Lester holds the Commissioners Trophy as he celebrates with teammates during a celebration honoring the World Series champions at Grant Park in Chicago, Friday, Nov. 4, 2016. Lester, a durable left-hander who won three World Series titles during 16 years in the majors, has announced his retirement. Lester, who turned 38 on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, finishes with a 200-117 record and a 3.66 ERA in 452 career games, including 451 starts. He also has been a reliable postseason performer, compiling a 2.51 ERA in 26 appearances.(AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File) FILE - Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester throws during the first inning of Game 5 of the Major League Baseball World Series against the Cleveland Indians on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, in Chicago. Lester, a durable left-hander who won three World Series titles during 16 years in the majors, has announced his retirement. Lester, who turned 38 on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, finishes with a 200-117 record and a 3.66 ERA in 452 career games, including 451 starts. He also has been a reliable postseason performer, compiling a 2.51 ERA in 26 appearances.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Former Cubs, Red Sox pitcher Jon Lester announces retirement