Two Los Angeles Dodgers players confirmed they would officially top the plate by retiring following the Dodgers’ World Series win over the New York Yankees. The two players helped the Dodgers win their eighth championship and celebrated the team’s victory in Los Angeles on Friday.

Reliever Daniel Hudson announced his retirement Wednesday following the Dodgers’ win. Hudson previously won the World Series with the Washington Nationals in 2019 but returned to the Dodgers for the 2024 season to pursue another ring.

“That was the only reason I came back,” Hudson said of the World Series. “Rising to the top. That’s what it is.”

Hudson appeared in two games during the Dodgers’ World Series victory. Hudson made his first appearance in this World Series in Game 3, allowing one hit while allowing no runs and striking out over 0.2 innings. He struggled in his final appearance, giving up four earned runs during the Dodgers’ only defeat in Game 4 of the World Series.

In his senior season and fourth overall as a Dodger, Hudson went 6-2 with a 3.00 ERA, 63 strikeouts and 10 saves in 65 appearances.

Outfielder Kevin Kiermaier previously announced that he planned to retire after the 2024 season before joining the Dodgers. While still a member of the Toronto Blue Jays, Kiermaier announced plans to leave the team after the season.

Kiermaier was traded to the Dodgers less than a week later and would go on to win his first career World Series, his last chance. The Dodgers left Kiermaier off the World Series roster, but he appeared in four games during the National League Championship Series. Kiermaier has scored two runs in the 2024 postseason.

“What a time to be alive!” Kiermaier Wrote on the X after the World Series. “I end my career as WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS! All credit goes to my amazing teammates! Thank you Dodgers for the best opportunity I could have hoped for! Champions forever!”

Kiermaier hit .203 with 12 hits, seven runs, one home run and eight RBIs in 34 games with the Dodgers after being traded to the team. The 34-year-old is a four-time Gold Glove winner, Platinum Glove winner and, most importantly, a World Series champion.