US EditionEnd of Yankees Golden Era As Last Active Member of 2009 World Series Team Announces Retirement
David Robertson, a 2011 All-Star and 2009 World Series champion, finished with 179 saves and played for eight MLB teams including the Yankees and Phillies.
- On Friday, David Robertson announced his retirement after a 17-year major league career with 179 saves.
- In a social media post, Robertson said, `Baseball has given me more than I ever dreamed possible over the last 19 seasons` and added, `... Saying goodbye isn't easy, but I do so with deep gratitude for every opportunity, challenge, and memory.`
- Robertson's resume includes going 68-46 with a 2.93 ERA, making the 2011 All-Star Game with the New York Yankees, and totaling at least 34 saves from 2014-16 with the Yankees and Chicago White Sox.
- After last season, David Robertson, 40, pitched for Philadelphia Phillies, making 20 appearances with two saves and was photographed pitching on October 4, 2025.
- Having pitched for eight MLB teams, Robertson's career highlights his longevity as a veteran reliever.
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Longtime Yankees reliever David Robertson announces retirement
The 40-year-old reliever announced his retirement Friday following 17 seasons and 881 games in the big leagues, during which he won a World Series with the Yankees in 2009, posted a 2.93 ERA and recorded 179 saves.
End of Yankees Golden Era As Last Active Member of 2009 World Series Team Announces Retirement
The World Series feels farther away than ever for the Yankees now. The last time they won it all was back in 2009, and for a while, there was still a living link to that championship on the roster. But that connection is finally gone, thanks to David Robertson. Well, Robertson first showed up in pinstripes in 2008, a baby-faced rookie from Alabama who didn’t exactly look like someone built for the chaos of late-inning relief in New York. Still, …
Former Alabama standout retires after pitching in 17 MLB seasons
David Robertson will not be back to pitch in an 18th Major League season, the former Paul Bryant High School and Alabama standout announced on Friday. Robertson shared his retirement news via social media in a message “to all the incredible organizations, teammates, coaches, staff members and fans who have been part of my baseball journey.”
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Rocky Mountain OutlookDavid Robertson, a World Series champion and All-Star, retires after 17-year MLB career
David Robertson, who recorded 179 saves over a 17-year major league career while pitching for eight teams, announced his retirement Friday.
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