US EditionLeft-hander Jake Diekman is retiring after making 705 relief appearances in 13-year career
- Jake Diekman, a 38-year-old left-handed relief pitcher, announced his retirement from Major League Baseball after a 13-year career.
- Diekman decided to retire after being released during spring training by the Atlanta Braves and not appearing in any major league games throughout the 2025 season.
- Over his career, Diekman appeared 705 times for nine MLB teams, including the Phillies, Rangers, Diamondbacks, Royals, Athletics, Red Sox, White Sox, Rays, and Mets.
- He posted a 27-34 record with a 3.91 ERA and 19 saves, and was part of a no-hitter on September 1, 2014, during which he pitched the seventh inning.
- In his retirement announcement, Diekman expressed deep appreciation to his teammates and the organizations he played for, acknowledging his gratitude for the opportunity to achieve what once seemed like an impossible dream.
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Left-hander Jake Diekman is retiring after making 705 relief appearances in 13-year career
Left-handed reliever Jake Diekman has announced via social media that he is retiring. His announcement ends a 13-year MLB career in which he made 705 appearances for nine teams. The 38-year-old Diekman hadn’t pitched in the majors this year, and…
Jake Diekman Announces Retirement
Jake Diekman announced his retirement in a lengthy social media post this evening. The longtime reliever appeared with nine major league teams during a career that spanned parts of 13 seasons. His announcement is worth a full read, as he went on to thank his former organizations, teammates, family, fans, representatives at Beverly Hills Sports Council and more. Now 38, Diekman entered professional baseball as a 20-year-old back in 2007. The Phil…
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