Anthony Rizzo to retire from playing, re-join Cubs organization as ambassador

ATLANTA – Former Cubs great Anthony Rizzo is retiring from playing and re-joining the organization as an ambassador, the team announced Wednesday.

The Cubs plan to celebrate Rizzo’s decorated career as a Cub on Saturday, when the Cubs face the Rays at Wrigley Field.

Rizzo spent 10 out of his 14 major-league seasons with the Cubs. A core member of the 2016 World Series team, Rizzo earned three All-Star nods, four gold gloves, a platinum glove and silver slugger award in his time in Chicago.

He also earned the Roberto Clemente Award, MLB’s top humanitarian honor, in 2017 for his work supporting children battling cancer and their families through the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation.

The Cubs traded Rizzo to the Yankees in 2021 as part of the trade deadline teardown. He spent three and a half seasons with the Yankees before they declined his $17 million club option for 2025, making him a free agent. No team signed him this season.

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ATLANTA – Former Cubs great Anthony Rizzo is retiring from playing and re-joining the organization as an ambassador, the team announced Wednesday.

The Cubs plan to celebrate Rizzo’s decorated career as a Cub on Saturday, when the Cubs face the Rays at Wrigley Field.

He also earned the Roberto Clemente Award, MLB’s top humanitarian honor, in 2017 for his work supporting children battling cancer and their families through the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation.

Anthony Rizzo to retire from playing, re-join Cubs organization as ambassador

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