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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 23: Gio Urshela #29 of the New York Yankees heads to the dugout during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium on May 23, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
On Monday, the New York Yankees will open up a series with the Toronto Blue Jays in the Bronx.
They are coming off a series where they lost two out of three to the New York Mets at Citi Field.
Former Yankees Fan-Favorite Announces Retirement
GettyGio Urshela #29 of the New York Yankees is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning during MLB game action against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on June 6, 2019 in Toronto, Canada.
Ahead of Monday’s game, former Yankees player Gio Urshela announced his retirement from baseball (via Instagram).
The 34-year-old most recently played in the MLB when he appeared in 59 games for the Athletics last season.
Here’s what people were saying on social media:
@eyyankees: “Gio Urshela has announced his retirement. Gave us some incredible memories in 2019-2020 and was a big part of that bond those Yankee teams held.”
@PlayoffYankees: “Unironically one of my favorite Yankees ever. Such a likeable guy, was huge for us in 2019 and beyond. Enjoy retirement Gio”
@TalkinYanks: “Gio Urshela has announced his retirement. The Happy Fella was easy to root for!”
Bob Nightengale: “Classy veteran infielder Gio Urshela, who played parts of 10 seasons, announces his retirement”
Urshela’s MLB Career
GettyGio Urshela #29 of the New York Yankees celebrates a run against the Texas Rangers in the fourth inning at Globe Life Field on May 18, 2021 in Arlington, Texas.
Urshela started out his career with the Cleveland Guardians and Toronto Blue Jays.
He then broke out into a fan-favorite for the Yankees when he batted .314 with 21 home runs and 74 RBI’s during the 2019 season.
After three seasons in New York, Urshela had stops with the Minnesota Twins, Los Angeles Angels, Detroit Tigers (and Athletics).
GettyGio Urshela #29 of the New York Yankees points to the dugout after hitting a three-run home run against the New York Mets in the second inning during game two of a doubleheader at Yankee Stadium on July 04, 2021 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Over 851 career games, Urshela batted .270 with 759 hits, 73 home runs, 352 RBI’s, 312 runs and seven stolen bases.
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