Reliever, Kirby Yates, retires after MLB debut | Los Angeles News

Los Angeles News Today | 2 Min News | THE DAILY NOW! · Sep 27, 2026 · 1m

Kirby Yates, a two-time All-Star, has announced his retirement after 12 seasons in Major League Baseball, following his first career start for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He pitched one and two-thirds innings against Justin Verlander, marking a historic moment as both starters were ending their careers after over a decade. Undrafted from junior college, Yates achieved 101 career saves and was a standout with the San Diego Padres in 2019. He leaves the game with an impressive legacy, including a www.TheDailyNewsNow.com This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting and…