DETROIT, Sept. 25 (UPI) -- Detroit reliever Todd Jones, who has collected 319 saves in a 16-year major-league career, Thursday announced his retirement effective the end of the season.
Jones, 40, ranks 14th on the all-time save list and owns the Detroit Tigers' record with 235 career saves. In addition to Detroit, where he spent eight seasons, Jones pitched for Houston, Minnesota, Colorado, Boston, Cincinnati, Philadelphia and Florida.