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Former Giants, Mets free agent veteran sends clear MLB retirement message
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Former Giants, Mets free agent veteran sends clear MLB retirement message originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here .
With just 20 days remaining until the New York Yankees visit the San Fransico Giants for Major League Baseball's first game of the 2026 season, there are still a handful of free agents available.
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The group includes mostly veterans who may be holding out in the hope of securing a Major League job. First baseman/designated hitter Wilmer Flores is among that collection of players.
Flores spent the past six seasons with the Giants after breaking into the league as a utility player with the New York Mets in 2013. At 34, his offensive numbers are down, as he posted a .686 OPS, 16 home runs, and .379 SLG % in 463 trips to the plate in 2025.
However, Flores is not ready to put an end to his professional baseball career.
Flores on free agency: 'I'm just waiting'
In a recent conversation with The San Francisco Chronicle , Flores said he's received minor league offers that he's turned down.
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"I'm not done playing," Flores said. "I'm just waiting."
At this stage of his career, Flores is mostly utilized in a platoon role against left-handed pitching and at DH. He made 32 appearances in the field last season - 30 at first base and two at third.
"I'm healthy, I feel good, and I'm staying ready," Flores said, per The San Francisco Chronicle. "I believe I can help a team. I wouldn't be doing this if I thought I would embarrass myself."
