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Former Blue Jays Outfielder Kevin Pillar Announces Retirement After 13 Seasons

ONTARIO, CANADA, JUL 2 – Kevin Pillar retired after 13 MLB seasons with 10 teams, citing the mental and physical challenges of baseball and a desire to focus on family and new opportunities.

  • Kevin Pillar, a veteran outfielder who previously played for the Toronto Blue Jays, revealed his decision to retire from Major League Baseball during an interview on the Foul Territory podcast on Wednesday.
  • Pillar decided to retire after being designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers on May 25 and released on May 30, following a season where he played 20 games for the Rangers.
  • Pillar played 13 MLB seasons overall, including seven with Toronto from 2013 to 2019, where he appeared in 695 games and hit 55 home runs before becoming a journeyman across multiple teams from 2020 to 2025.
  • He expressed disappointment that the Rangers did not seem as connected or as motivated to win as he had expected when he joined, contrasting his hopes with the reality of the team's dynamics. Meanwhile, Rangers President Chris Young responded by emphasizing that the team remains strong and cohesive despite challenges.
  • Pillar said he took failure harder than success and is now excited to focus on being a dad and no longer facing the game's stresses, suggesting his retirement closes a chapter marked by both high achievements and personal challenges.
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Kevin Pillar, former Blue Jays outfielder recently released by Rangers, retires after 13-year career

Former Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar has announced his retirement.

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Sportsnet broke the news in Canada on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
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