Why did Jacoby Ellsbury retire?

Why did Jacoby Ellsbury retire? Ellsbury was hampered by injuries throughout his tenure with the Yankees, and he did not play at all in 2018 or 2019. He eventually underwent surgery to repair a torn hip labrum in Aug. 2018, and his recovery from the procedure is what led to the contract dispute.

Ellsbury was hampered by injuries throughout his tenure with the Yankees, and he did not play at all in 2018 or 2019. He eventually underwent surgery to repair a torn hip labrum in Aug. 2018, and his recovery from the procedure is what led to the contract dispute.