Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced on Thursday that he plans to retire when his current term ends in January 2029. Manfred, who succeeded Bud Selig in January 2015, will have served as the commissioner of Major League Baseball for 14 years by the time his term concludes.
Speaking at a spring training news conference, Manfred cited his age and the desire to make the most of his lifetime as reasons for his decision to retire. At the time of his retirement, he will be 70 years old.
