Veteran reliever David Robertson calls it a career at 40 after spending 17 seasons in MLB with eight different organizations.

David Robertson announced his retirement, officially ending the New York Yankees’ final on-field connection to their 2009 World Series championship. The veteran reliever reflected on a 17-season career defined by durability,

Robertson, 40, played 17 Major League seasons, including parts of nine years with the New York Yankees. He was the last active member of the Yankees' 2009 World Series champion team. Robertson's career totals include a 2.93 ERA and 179 saves in 881 appearances, finishing his career with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2025.

A New York Yankees legend has retired after 17 seasons, with his best years coming as a member of the team.

The distance between the New York Yankees and their last World Series title in 2009 has arguably never been greater. For years, the link to that championship somewhere existed in

Former New York Yankees star announces his retirement, closing the curtain on a long and respected MLB career.