David Robertson, a World Series champion and All-Star, retires after 17-year MLB career

By: The Associated Press Posted: 8:50 PM CST Friday, Jan. 30, 2026 Last Modified: 9:18 PM CST Friday, Jan. 30, 2026

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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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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David Robertson, who recorded 179 saves over a 17-year major league career while pitching for eight teams, announced his retirement Friday.

“Baseball has given me more than I ever dreamed possible over the last 19 seasons,” Robertson posted on social media. “… Saying goodbye isn’t easy, but I do so with deep gratitude for every opportunity, challenge, and memory. I’ll forever be thankful for the game and for everyone who made this journey extraordinary.”

Robertson, who also went 68-46 and had a 2.93 ERA, made the All-Star Game in 2011 while pitching for the New York Yankees. He totaled at least 34 saves from 2014-16 playing for the Yankees and Chicago White Sox.