The New York Yankees are in the midst of a division race and are trying to make another deep run in October. However, one of their former players just made an announcement pointing to retirement.

Robinson Canó has not played in the big leagues since 2022. The longtime Yankees second baseman has been playing in international leagues, including the Liga Mexicana de Béisbol in Mexico. He has helped lead the Diablos Rojos to consecutive championships.

After the team’s recent championship win, Cano announced that he would not be returning to the league next season. Canó is now 42 years old, and his announcement not to return to the LMB is a sign that he is getting ready to retire for good.

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – MARCH 25: Robinson Cano of Diablos Rojos hits the ball in the second inning during Spring Training Game Two between Diablos Rojos and New York Yankees at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu…


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Canó could once again play in the Dominican Winter League for the Estrellas Orientales and call it a career after one final season in his home country’s winter league. He recently reached 4,000 career hits across all leagues during the LMB season.

Canó is set to be honored during an All-Star Game between stars of the Dominican Winter League and Puerto Rican Winter League on Nov. 15 at Citi Field.

Canó spent nine seasons with the Yankees. He was a five-time All-Star with the team, a four-time Silver Slugger and a two-time Gold Glover. He went on to play for the Seattle Mariners, New York Mets, Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres.

He finished his MLB career as an eight-time All-Star, World Series Champion and five-time Silver Slugger. He will likely not play in MLB again, but his latest announcement points to a potential retirement from baseball altogether.

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