David Robertson Retires After 17-Year MLB Career, Last Active 2009 Yankees Champ

All-Star right-hander David Robertson, 40, announced his retirement on Jan 30, 2026, concluding a 17-season MLB career. He posted 179 saves, a 2.93 ERA, and 1176 strikeouts in 881 games. A 2009 World Series champion with the Yankees and 2011 All-Star, Robertson was the last active player from that Yankees team. He pitched for eight teams, including the Phillies in 2025, and also earned WBC Gold and Olympic silver. He succeeded Mariano Rivera as Yankees closer in 2014.