Jon Berti announces retirement after 8 MLB seasons with Yankees, Cubs
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 2:03 AM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Utility infielder Jon Berti has announced his retirement from professional baseball on August 20, 2026. After eight seasons in MLB, including time with the New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs, Berti's decision follows a challenging final season where he struggled with a.210 batting average in 51 games for the Cubs. He previously played 25 games for the Yankees in 2024 and was included on the postseason roster but had to withdraw due to injury. Berti expressed gratitude for his career on Instagram, highlighting his experiences in the sport. His retirement marks the end of a tenure that included leading MLB in stolen bases in 2022.
- •Jon Berti retires after eight seasons in MLB.
- •He played for the Yankees and Cubs during his career.
- •Berti struggled in his final season, batting.210 with Cubs.
- •He led MLB in stolen bases in 2022 with 41.
- •Berti announced his retirement on Instagram.
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Recent Chicago Cubs Player Retires After 8 MLB Seasons
- 7:01 PMYahoo Sports — 8-Year MLB veteran announces retirement after stints with Yankees, Cubs
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"An 8-year MLB veteran has decided to call it a career after recent stints with the New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 21, 2026, 2:03 AMRecent Chicago Cubs Player Retires After 8 MLB Seasons
A recent Chicago Cubs player announced his retirement on Thursday after eight Major League Baseball seasons. The post Recent Chicago Cubs Player Retires After 8 MLB Seasons appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 7:01 PM8-Year MLB veteran announces retirement after stints with Yankees, Cubs
An 8-year MLB veteran has decided to call it a career after recent stints with the New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs.
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