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Jake Diekman Retires After 13-Year MLB Career Spanning Nine Teams

The veteran left-hander announced his decision in a heartfelt social media post, reflecting on achieving his childhood dream and expressing gratitude for his journey.

Christian Arroyo #39, Jake Diekman #31, Alex Verdugo #99 and Christian Vazquez #7 of the Boston Red Sox celebrate a 4-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on July 03, 2022 in Chicago.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 12: Jake Diekman #30 of the New York Mets in action against the Colorado Rockies at Citi Field on July 12, 2024 in the Queens borough of New York City.
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Overview

  • Jake Diekman officially announced his retirement from Major League Baseball on May 23, 2025, via a social media post captioned 'it’s been a blast.'
  • Diekman played for nine MLB teams over 13 seasons, beginning his career in 2012 and making 705 relief appearances.
  • He was released by the Atlanta Braves during spring training in March 2025 and chose not to pursue another contract.
  • In a four-page statement, Diekman reflected on fulfilling his childhood dream of playing professional baseball and thanked God, teammates, coaches, and organizations that shaped his career.
  • Career highlights include a role in a 2014 Phillies no-hitter, postseason appearances, and a final season with the Mets in 2024, where he recorded a 5.63 ERA.