Anthony Rizzo retires after 14 MLB seasons with the Padres, Cubs and Yankees, ending a durable, productive run that included three All-Star selections, four Gold Gloves and a Silver Slugger. He finished with a .261 average, 303 homers, 965 RBIs and an .828 OPS, while absorbing 222 hit-by-pitches (eighth-most in MLB history). He anchored Chicago’s 2016 title run, batting .277 in the Series and catching the final out to seal the win. The Yankees’ option decline opened the door to a heartfelt farewell capped by a Cubs ceremony and ambassador role.

In New York, Rizzo supplied lineup protection for Aaron Judge and remained a clubhouse cornerstone despite injuries that derailed later seasons—post-concussion syndrome in 2023 and a fractured forearm in 2024. His retirement reshapes expectations for 1B/DH depth and leaves a legacy of leadership and clutch moments from the 2016 title through his pinstriped chapters. Gratitude marks the end of a notable era in MLB history.