Daniel Hudson contemplated retirement last year.
Ultimately, he chose to sign a minor league contract to rejoin the Dodgers, securing a $2 million guarantee in the process.
But, at 37 years old, he has faced significant challenges, including two elbow surgeries and knee operations over the past two years.
Despite these setbacks, he has emerged as one of the most overlooked signings from the Dodgers’ “billion-dollar offseason,” and his thoughts about retirement aren’t officially made up.
“I’m just trying to get through this — get through today,” Hudson said this week. “We’ll cross that bridge when we get there. I’m just trying to get through today and help this team get another win.”
Hudson has become a staple in the Dodgers bullpen during the 2024 season. He finished the regular season 6-2 with a 3.00 earned run average and has only allowed four hits in 3.1 innings during the postseason.
The right-hander entered free agency this offseason but opted to return to the Dodgers on a minor league deal rather than wait for the possibility of a major league contract.