Uehara stated that he will retire if he doesn't receive a major league offer before the season begins, Connor Byrne of MLB Trade Rumors reports.

EDGE Analysis

Uehara will turn 43 in March, and is unsure that he'll get a major league offer before spring training starts. The right-hander pitched for the Cubs last season, appearing in 49 games and accruing a 3.98 ERA across 43.0 innings. If he's not offered a major league contract, Uehara will call it quits after 10 seasons in Japan, and 10 years of MLB service.