Blue Jays pitching prospect Ryan Jennings announces retirement at 26
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 6:37 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Ryan Jennings, a pitching prospect in the Toronto Blue Jays organization, announced his retirement from baseball on June 8. At 26, Jennings had a promising career starting in LSU, rising to No. 22 in MLB Pipeline’s rankings ahead of the 2025 season. In 2024, he posted a 1.93 ERA across two minor league levels, earning the Blue Jays’ minor league pitcher of the year award. His transition to a full-time reliever in 2025 saw him struggle, as he went 1-3 with a 4.25 ERA in 34 games for the Buffalo Bisons. Jennings shared his retirement decision on Instagram, expressing gratitude for his journey in the sport.
- •Ryan Jennings announces retirement via Instagram on June 8, 2026.
- •He was drafted by Toronto Blue Jays in 2022 from LSU.
- •Jennings had a 1.93 ERA in 2024, earning minor league pitcher of the year.
- •In 2025, Jennings struggled with a 4.25 ERA for Buffalo Bisons.
- •He transitioned to a full-time reliever but faced challenges adapting.
- 6:37 PMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays pitching prospect, 26, announces sudden retirement decision
"Going into the 2025 season, Ryan Jennings was a rising prospect in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. The Jays’ 2024 minor league pitcher of the year climbed to No. 22 in MLB Pipeline’s preseason rankings ahead of the 2025 season.…
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