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Drew Ellis retires from baseball after stints with multiple teams

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Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Drew Ellis retires from baseball after stints with multiple teams
Summary

Drew Ellis, a former infielder for the Philadelphia Phillies, announced his retirement at age 30. He made the announcement on his Instagram, reflecting on a 20-year journey in baseball. Ellis played limited major league games after being drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2017, later spending time with the Seattle Mariners and the Phillies. Following his release from the Phillies in 2023, he briefly returned to the San Francisco Giants before stepping away from the game altogether. His retirement comes amid a season without team affiliation.

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  • •Drew Ellis announces retirement at age 30 via Instagram.
  • •He played for the Phillies in 2023 before being designated for assignment.
  • •Ellis was a second-round pick by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2017.
  • •His career included stints with the Seattle Mariners and San Francisco Giants.
  • •Retirement comes in the middle of a season without team affiliation.
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  • 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies’ Former Infielder, Replaced By Key Rookie, Ends Career At Age 30
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The Philadelphia Phillies received news that a former second-round pick who was cut for Orion Kerkering announced his retirement.

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