Abreu is expected to announce his retirement Friday, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports. Abreu's career has lasted longer than most, spanning from 1996 to its probable end in 2014. He was a two-time All Star with the Phillies in 2004 and 2005, won the Silver Slugger Award in 2004 and the Gold Glove Award in 2005 as well as the Home Run Derby. The 40-year-old outfielder owns a career regular season .291/.395/.475 batting line and participated in four postseasons, playing in 20 games.