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Former Yankees Prospect Glenn Otto Retires at 29 After Injury-Hampered Run

The 29-year-old right-hander cited a lingering shoulder injury in a post that also noted his Rice University graduation.

Overview

  • Otto announced his retirement in a December Instagram post that paired the news with his graduation from Rice University.
  • A 2017 fifth-round pick by the Yankees, he was traded to the Rangers in 2021 as part of the package for Joey Gallo.
  • He appeared in 39 MLB games with Texas from 2021 to 2023, posting a 5.62 ERA with 146 strikeouts over 169.2 innings, including 27 starts in 2022.
  • A right shoulder injury that surfaced in 2023 limited him thereafter, and he spent the 2025 Triple-A season on the injured list in the Astros system.
  • He was claimed off waivers by the Padres in September 2023 without making an appearance, later signed minor-league deals with Houston, and was on the Rangers’ 2023 roster, which earned him a World Series ring per reporting.