Former Padres All-Star Suddenly Retires After 12th MLB Season

An announcement that had been looming for Kirby Yates became official Saturday. The former San Diego Padres All-Star announced his retirement following the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 4-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers, bringing an end to a 12-year major league career that included some of the most dominant relief pitching in Padres history.

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