Former Cubs reliever Ryan Pressly announces his retirement

Posted January 17, 2026 6:09 pm

By The Associated Press

Two-time All-Star reliever Ryan Pressly has retired after a 13-year career in which he collected 117 saves and helped the Houston Astros win the 2022 World Series.

“It’s bittersweet, but what a ride it’s been,” Pressly said in a statement announcing his retirement.

Pressly, 37, recorded six saves and allowed only one unearned run over 11 innings during Houston’s 2022 postseason run. He compiled two saves and gave up just that one unearned run over 5⅔ innings in the Astros’ 4-2 World Series victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.

He went 37-39 with a 3.33 ERA to go along with his 117 career saves with the Minnesota Twins (2013-18), Astros (2018-24) and Cubs (2025). He made 667 appearances — all in relief — and struck out 721 batters in 691⅓ innings.

Pressly made All-Star teams with Houston in 2019 and 2021.

He was 3-1 with a 2.78 ERA and 14 saves in 47 career postseason appearances.

FILE - Chicago Cubs pitcher Ryan Pressly reacts after Cincinnati Reds' Will Benson grounded out for the final out of a baseball game, Friday, May 23, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File) (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)