NOTEBOOK
ARRIETA RETIRES
Jake Arrieta, a key pitcher on the Chicago Cubs’ 2016 World Series title team, announced his retirement Monday.
Arrieta, 36, finishes his career with a 115-93 record and 3.98 ERA in 285 games, 279 starts, over 12 years in the majors.
Arrieta, a TCU product, won the NL Cy Young with Chicago in 2015 and helped the Cubs win the 2016 World Series for their first championship since 1908. He was named an NL All-Star in 2016 and pitched nohitters in 2015 and 2016.
OAKLAND ATHLETICS
Infielder Jed Lowrie and relievers A.J. Puk and Lou Trivino were among six players added to the COVID-19 injured list. Reliever Kirby Snead, infielder Chad Pinder and catcher Austin Allen also were put on the COVID-19 IL.