Kirby Yates retires after 12 seasons in Major League Baseball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 9:34 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Kirby Yates retired following his last appearance for the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Detroit Tigers on September 26. The 39-year-old reliever concluded his career with a 3.32 ERA in 2026 after struggling through an injury-affected 2025 season. Yates made 50 appearances for the Dodgers in 2025, recording a 5.23 ERA and earning a championship ring despite not playing in the postseason. He previously had strong seasons with the Texas Rangers, including a standout 2024 campaign with 33 saves. Yates confirmed his retirement with the statement, 'This is it.'
- •Yates pitched 1.2 innings in his final game on September 26.
- •He posted a 3.32 ERA in 2026 and a 5.23 ERA in 2025.
- •Yates earned a championship ring with the Dodgers despite not being on the postseason roster.
- •He had 33 saves in a 2024 season with the Texas Rangers.
- 9:34 PMYahoo Sports — Former Dodgers Pitcher Kirby Yates Retires After 12-Year MLB Career
"Former Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Kirby Yates made his last appearance of his long baseball career on Saturday, September 26th.
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