Jon Berti retires from MLB after eight seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 7:15 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Jon Berti has announced his retirement from Major League Baseball after eight seasons. The 36-year-old utility player last appeared in MLB for the Chicago Cubs during the 2025 season, before his release in August 2025. Berti, who also played for the New York Yankees, Miami Marlins, and Toronto Blue Jays, is known for leading MLB with 41 stolen bases in 2022. Following his decision to retire, Berti expressed gratitude for his baseball journey in an Instagram post, reflecting on the lessons learned and thanking those who supported him throughout his career. This announcement comes shortly after he represented Team Italy in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
- •Berti retired after eight seasons in MLB.
- •He last played for the Cubs in 2025.
- •Led MLB with 41 stolen bases in 2022.
- •Appreciated support from teams, family, and fans.
- •Played for Team Italy in 2026 World Baseball Classic.
- 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — MLB utility player retires after 8 seasons: ‘Not bad for an undersized kid’
"Veteran utility infielder/outfielder Jon Berti has retired from MLB after eight seasons.
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