Didi Gregorius retires after 11 seasons in MLB and Mexico
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 4:25 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Didi Gregorius officially retires at age 36 after a career spanning 11 MLB seasons. The shortstop played his last season in Mexico with Union Laguna, finishing 2026 with a.222 batting average and three home runs. Gregorius, who last played in the majors with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2022, was known for his time with the New York Yankees, where he had his best years. He leaves behind a career batting average of.257 with 134 home runs and 530 RBIs. His retirement announcement came via Twitter/X on August 21, 2026.
- •Gregorius played 52 games in the Mexican League in 2026.
- •He had notable postseason performances with the Yankees in 2017 and 2018.
- •His highest career batting average was.287 in 2017.
- •Gregorius represented the Netherlands in the World Baseball Classic.
- 4:25 PMYahoo Sports — Former Yankees, Phillies shortstop, 36, announces sudden retirement
"The 11-year MLB veteran had spent the past three seasons in Mexico.
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