Baus Retires After LEC Heartbreak: Los Ratones Future in Limbo
The End of an Experiment
Simon "Baus" Hofverberg has officially closed his brief professional League of Legends career following Los Ratones' crushing exit from LEC 2026 Versus. The popular content creator-turned-pro revealed during an emotional stream that his competitive journey ends here after a year-long experiment that fell heartbreakingly short of expectations.
"I was never gonna become a pro player long-term," Baus confessed. "This loss stings because I felt I had more to give. Personally, I'm not playing pro anymore."
Collapse of a Cinderella Story
Los Ratones' LEC run began disastrously with four consecutive losses before mounting an unlikely resurgence - winning four straight matches to nearly secure a playoff berth. Their fate hinged on a decisive Group Stage match against Vitality, where defeat condemned them to a 9th-place finish.
Roster Dominoes Begin to Fall
The organization now faces existential questions:
- Founder Marc "Caedrel" Lamont confirmed in December 2025 they wouldn't compete in ERLs
- Veteran ADC Martin "Rekkles" Larsson hinted this might be his final competitive endeavor
- No other players have committed to continuing
Betting Implications
This retirement creates immediate uncertainty for esports bettors:
- Roster volatility decreases predictability for future Los Ratones matches (should they continue)
- Content creator teams may see adjusted odds as bookmakers factor in unstable rosters
- LEC offseason markets could shift if Rekkles follows Baus into retirement
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What's Next?
With Baus returning to full-time streaming and Caedrel focusing on broadcast duties, Los Ratones appears destined for dissolution. This serves as a cautionary tale for bettors evaluating celebrity-driven rosters - passion projects often lack the infrastructure for sustainable success.
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