Photos: Lorenzo Cain retires with the Kansas City Royals in an emotional ceremony
By Nick Wagner
Former Kansas City Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain waves to fans after a retirement ceremony at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Kansas City. Cain signed a ceremonial one-day contract to retire as a Royal.
Nick Wagner
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Former Kansas City Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain poses for a photo with his World Series and American League championship rings after signing a one-day ceremonial contract to retire with the Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Kansas City. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
Former Kansas City Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain holds up a one-day ceremonial contract he signed during a press conference to retire with the Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Kansas City. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
Former Kansas City Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain smiles after signing a one-day ceremonial contract to retire with the Royals at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Kansas City. Cain’s three sons, Cameron, left, Landyn and Jayden joined him for a press conference before the ceremonies. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
Former Kansas City Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain walks on the field during a retirement ceremony at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Kansas City. Cain signed a ceremonial one-day contract to retire as a Royal. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
Kansas City Royals’ Salvador Perez laughs as he brings a cane to former Kansas City Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain during a retirement ceremony at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Kansas City. Cain signed a ceremonial one-day contract to retire as a Royal. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
Former Kansas City Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain laughs after throwing the ceremonial first pitch to former teammate Salvador Perez during a retirement ceremony at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Kansas City. Cain signed a ceremonial one-day contract to retire as a Royal. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
Former Kansas City Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain hugs former teammate Salvador Perez after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch during a retirement ceremony at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Kansas City. Cain signed a ceremonial one-day contract to retire as a Royal. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
Former Kansas City Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain was presented with a golden cane and plaque during a retirement ceremony at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Kansas City. Cain signed a ceremonial one-day contract to retire as a Royal. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
Former Kansas City Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain hugs former first base coach Rusty Kuntz during a retirement ceremony at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Kansas City. Cain signed a ceremonial one-day contract to retire as a Royal. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
Former Kansas City Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain hugs former Royals manager Ned Yost following a retirement ceremony at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Kansas City. Cain signed a ceremonial one-day contract to retire as a Royal. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
Former Kansas City Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain waves to fans during a retirement ceremony at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Kansas City. Cain signed a ceremonial one-day contract to retire as a Royal. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
Patricia Cain comforts her son and former Kansas City Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain during a retirement ceremony at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Kansas City. Cain signed a ceremonial one-day contract to retire as a Royal. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
Former Kansas City Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain cries as he speaks during a retirement ceremony at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Kansas City. Cain signed a ceremonial one-day contract to retire as a Royal. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
Cameron Cain, 8, comforts his dad and former Kansas City Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain during a retirement ceremony at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Kansas City. Cain signed a ceremonial one-day contract to retire as a Royal. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
For the ceremonial first pitch, Cameron Cain, 8, completes a relay from center field and throws a ball to his dad and former Kansas City Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain during a retirement ceremony at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Kansas City. Cain signed a ceremonial one-day contract to retire as a Royal. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
For the ceremonial first pitch, Jayden Cain, right, throws a ball to his brother, Cameron, as they relay a ball from center field to their dad and former Kansas City Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain during a retirement ceremony at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Kansas City. Cain signed a ceremonial one-day contract to retire as a Royal. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
Former Kansas City Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain throws the ceremonial first pitch to former teammate Salvador Perez during a retirement ceremony at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Kansas City. Cain signed a ceremonial one-day contract to retire as a Royal. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
Former Kansas City Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain waves to fans during a retirement ceremony at Kauffman Stadium on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in Kansas City. Cain signed a ceremonial one-day contract to retire as a Royal. Nick Wagner nwagner@kcstar.com
This story was originally published May 6, 2023 at 10:50 PM.
