Former MLB umpire Angel Hernandez took financial settlement to retire: reports

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It is the end of a wild career for MLB umpire Angel Hernandez, who announced his retirement late Monday night.

Hernandez last worked on May 9, and now, it seems to make sense why he had been off the field for nearly three weeks before suddenly calling it a career.

Reports say that Hernandez and Major League Baseball reached a financial settlement in order for the 62-year-old to hang it up during the season.

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Home plate umpire Angel Hernandez works a game between the New York Yankees and the Houston Astros at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 6, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Hernandez's lawyer, Kevin Murphy, told "The Athletic" that he was "NOT kicked out."

Hernandez, in formerly announcing his retirement himself, said he wants to "spend more time with my family."

"Starting with my first Major League game in 1991, I have had the very good experience of living out my childhood dream of umpiring in the major leagues," Hernandez's statement read. "There is nothing better than working at a profession that you enjoy. I treasured the camaraderie of my colleagues and the friendships I have made along the way, including our locker room attendants in all the various cities.

"I have decided that I want to spend more time with my family. Needless to say, there have been many positive changes in the game of baseball since I first entered the profession. This includes the expansion and promotion of minorities. I am proud that I was able to be an active participant in that goal while being a Major League umpire."

MLB umpire Angel Hernandez gestures during a game