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David Robertson Retires After 17 MLB Seasons, Ending Active Link to Yankees’ 2009 Title

His exit caps a 17-season run defined by durability in high-leverage roles.

Overview

  • Robertson, 40, announced his retirement on his social media accounts, thanking the eight MLB organizations he represented.
  • With his departure, there are no active MLB players who have won a World Series as a member of the Yankees’ 2009 championship team.
  • Across 881 appearances, he recorded a 2.93 ERA with 1,176 strikeouts and 179 saves, establishing himself as a reliable late-inning reliever.
  • He returned to Philadelphia in 2025 for 20 games, going 2–0 with a 4.08 ERA, after a post–Tommy John surgery comeback that extended his career.
  • His résumé includes a 2011 All-Star selection, a World Baseball Classic gold medal, an Olympic silver medal, and stated plans to focus on family, his farms, and his High Socks for Hope charity.