Former New York Yankees pitcher Chad Green recently confirmed his retirement in an interview with Randy Olson of AreaSports.net.
“I officially just called it quits in April, early April,” Green said. “I was still throwing and stuff once I got designated last year. I was still kind of working out and throwing and getting ready just in case an offer was worth it and something that I could leave and go do. But nothing really materialized… I really only called it quits in April.”
Former New York Yankees Pitcher Chad Green Confirms Retirement With $30 Million in Career Earnings
According to Spotrac, Green made $31,709,778 in his career.
Green, 35, pitched 10 seasons in Major League Baseball.
In addition to the Yankees, Green played for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Looking at Former New York Yankees Pitcher Chad Green’s MLB Career
The Blue Jays selected Green in the 37th round of the 2010 MLB Draft out of high school.
Green declined to sign with Toronto and decided to play at the University of Louisville.
The Detroit Tigers selected Green in the 11th round of the 2013 MLB Draft out of college.
After the 2015 season, the Tigers traded Green and right-hander Luis Cessa to the Yankees for left-hander Justin Wilson.
Green made his MLB debut with the Yankees in 2016.
He played for New York through the 2022 season.
After the 2022 season, Green signed a two-year, $8.5 million contract with the Blue Jays.
Green had a club option for the 2025 and 2026 seasons, allowing him to pitch for Toronto in 2025. The Blue Jays declined his option for the 2026 season.
Green made just 12 appearances with Toronto in 2023 after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2023.
He had a strong 2024 season with Toronto, posting a 3.21 ERA over 53 1/3 innings.
The right-hander posted a poor 5.56 ERA over 43 2/3 innings in 2025. Toronto designated Green for assignment during the 2025 season.
Over his 10-year MLB career, Green posted a 3.43 ERA with 591 strikeouts in 492 2/3 innings.
In 19 career postseason appearances, Green posted a 3.95 ERA over 27 1/3 innings while striking out 28.
7-Year New York Yankees Pitcher Announced Retirement With $30 Million In Earnings