Pitcher Who Began Season With Angels Announces Immediate Retirement at 39

Kirby Yates had not made a public announcement about his plans beyond this season leading up to a surprise announcement Saturday: after 518 career appearances as a reliever, the 39-year-old right-hander was starting for the first time.

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