Todd Helton has decided to retire at the end of the year after 17 Major League seasons.
"Yes, this is it. It just seems like it's time. It's a young man's game. I am 40 years old. I am looking forward to doing something else besides baseball. Whatever that may be. I am not sure yet," Helton said.
"I am going to start a new chapter not only in my life but our lives. It will be different. It will be difficult, but it will be exciting."
Helton entered Saturday hitting .244 with 13 home runs and 51 RBIs.