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Hudson bounced back from an MCL injury that nearly wiped his 2023 season, ends his career as a two-time World Series champion. Daniel Hudson made his return to the mound on June 30 of last year after suffering a torn ACL in his left knee.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / November 3

2 Dodgers Announce Retirement After World Series Win

Two Los Angeles Dodgers players confirmed they were officially going out on top by retiring after the Dodgers' World Series win over the New York Yankees.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / October 31

Hudson, Kiermaier retire after Dodgers World Series win

After knee injuries the previous two years, Hudson appeared in his most games since 2019 and tied his career high with 10 saves in 2024. Dodgers traded

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Last Word On Sports / October 31

Dodgers Reliever Retires After Second World Series Victory

Minutes after winning his second World Series, Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Daniel Hudson announced his retirement. A veteran of 15 big league seasons, Hudson has ended his career just how he wanted to, a champion.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / October 31

Dodgers RHP Daniel Hudson retires after World Series win

Right-hander Daniel Hudson announced his retirement shortly after his Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees on Wednesday to win the World Series.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 31

Dodgers reliever announces retirement after winning World Series

The veteran of 15 big league seasons has played for the Dodgers, Padres, Nationals, Blue Jays, Pirates, Diamondbacks and White Sox throughout his lengthy career.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / October 31

Daniel Hudson Retires After Dodgers World Series Win

The 2024 season came to a thrilling end Wednesday night as the Los Angeles Dodgers overcame a five-run deficit to defeat the New York Yankees in Game 5, capturing their eighth World Series championship in franchise history.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 31

Dodgers reliever retires after winning World Series

He has been pitching since 2009.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / October 22

Daniel Hudson: Dodgers Bullpen Developed ‘Dog’ Mentality Late In Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers closed out the National League Championship Series with a win over the New York Mets. A key part to the team’s success was the versatility of their relievers and their willingness to pitch in any spot.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 21

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / October 19

Dodgers Reliever Not Ready to Commit to Returning in 2025 Yet

Daniel Hudson contemplated retirement last year, weighing his options as he faced a challenging path in his career. Ultimately, he decided to sign a minor-league contract to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers, securing a $2 million guarantee in the process.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / October 15

Dodgers NLCS: Daniel Hudson Expected To Be Available For Game 3

A Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen game strategy that worked so brilliantly last week against the San Diego Padres did not produce any similar results on Monday, which allowed the New York Mets to tie the National League Championship Series as it shifts to Citi Field.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / May 29

Daniel Hudson Explains Silence Gesture Toward Mets Fans

The Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to defeat the New York Mets, 5-2, in 10 innings to take the first game of a doubleheader at Citi Field on Tuesday. After tying the score in the top of the ninth, Daniel Hudson was tasked with sending the contest to extra innings.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / May 9

Daniel Hudson Contract Based Heavily On Incentives

Daniel Hudson has been a key piece of the Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen this season as their only high-leverage reliever to not deal with an injury. With Evan Phillips out, Hudson has taken over as one of the closing options for Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 6, 2024

Daniel Hudson will be in Dodgers’ bullpen despite minor league deal

Hudson is in camp on a minor league deal and has a March 15 opt-out but Roberts says there’s no “hard date” for adding him to the roster. The club will need to make a corresponding 40-man roster move whenever Hudson is added.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 14, 2023

Dodgers sign ex-World Series champion to minor league deal

Daniel Hudson made 25 appearances for the Dodgers in 2022 and posted a 2.22 ERA. He made three appearances for the Dodgers in 2023.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / July 6, 2023

Dodgers pitcher sprains knee just three games after ACL return

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