Former Astros pitcher Ryan Pressly, a two-time MLB All-Star, has announced his retirement after 13 seasons in the league. The 37-year-old right-hander had an illustrious career spanning across three teams - Minnesota Twins (2013-18), Houston Astros (2018-24), and Chicago Cubs (2025). During his time with the Astros, Pressly was a key contributor to the team's World Series championship in 2022.
Throughout his career, Pressly accumulated 117 saves, while also showcasing impressive statistics on the mound. His impressive postseason performances saw him compile a 3-1 record with a 2.78 ERA and 14 saves in 47 career appearances.
A stalwart member of the Astros' bullpen during their World Series-winning season in 2022, Pressly played a crucial role in securing key victories for the team. He demonstrated his reliability by recording six saves and allowing just one unearned run over 11 innings during Houston's postseason run.
As Pressly hangs up his spikes, fans are left to reflect on an incredible career marked by numerous accomplishments. With a career ERA of 3.33 and 721 strikeouts in 691.1 innings pitched, Pressly cemented his place among the league's elite relief pitchers.
"It's bittersweet, but what a ride it's been," Pressly said in a statement announcing his retirement. His decision marks the end of an era for the Astros' bullpen, which had become a cornerstone of the team's success during his time with the organization.
Throughout his career, Pressly accumulated 117 saves, while also showcasing impressive statistics on the mound. His impressive postseason performances saw him compile a 3-1 record with a 2.78 ERA and 14 saves in 47 career appearances.
A stalwart member of the Astros' bullpen during their World Series-winning season in 2022, Pressly played a crucial role in securing key victories for the team. He demonstrated his reliability by recording six saves and allowing just one unearned run over 11 innings during Houston's postseason run.
As Pressly hangs up his spikes, fans are left to reflect on an incredible career marked by numerous accomplishments. With a career ERA of 3.33 and 721 strikeouts in 691.1 innings pitched, Pressly cemented his place among the league's elite relief pitchers.
"It's bittersweet, but what a ride it's been," Pressly said in a statement announcing his retirement. His decision marks the end of an era for the Astros' bullpen, which had become a cornerstone of the team's success during his time with the organization.
after all those amazing years in the game? i mean, 13 seasons is crazy and to think he won a world series with the astros back in 2022 still gives me chills 
. the dude had some insane stats too - 117 saves, 3.33 era, 721 k's... he was the real deal 
. it's gonna be weird not seein him on the mound anymore, but at least we got to witness his greatness for so long 
. and can we talk about how clutch he was in the postseason? 
. it's bittersweet indeed, but pressly's gonna be remembered as one of the all-time greats for sure 
!! I'm literally so sad cuz he was one of my favorite pitchers on the Astros 
He saved us in that World Series and now we're gonna miss him so much 
What a legend! His stats are insane 3.33 ERA and 721 strikeouts?!?! 
I'ma replay all his games from the '22 season over and over 
I'm kinda surprised that Ryan Pressly decided to retire already... I mean, 37 is pretty young for a pitcher, right? 
It's like he was just hitting his stride and stuff. But at the same time, 13 seasons is a long time, and he deserves a break, you know? 
I'm not sure what's more sad about this - that it's over or that the Cubs got him in the first place... 
Anyway, I guess we'll just have to see how his retirement plays out... might be cool to follow him into whatever next chapter he's gonna take on 
he was always so clutch when it mattered most but now u gotta wonder who's gonna step up & fill those shoes 
and I'm kinda bummed out tbh, dude was always so clutch on the mound 
he had an amazing career, all those saves & postseason wins are insane! 3.33 ERA is no joke 
what's gonna happen to the Astros' bullpen now? they were basically unstoppable with him there 
she made them for me every summer when i was a kid...anyway back to ryan pressly, man what a legend! i remember watching him play on tv with my dad and we'd always cheer him on. his stats are insane lol 3.33 era is crazy low! did u know that the astros' bullpen was like a well-oiled machine during his time there? it's weird how sports careers come to an end...my grandma still makes those cookies tho 
but congrats on an incredible career, 117 saves and a world series ring is no joke! still gonna miss seeing him dominate on the mound 
Retirement is never easy, I guess you can say he gave it his all & left everything on the field 
... but sometimes that's just part of the game, right? 13 seasons is a long haul, 37 and still throwing like a pro? that's what I call dedication 
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. his stats are insane!!! 3.33 ERA & 721 strikeouts? thats like wow 
. i feel bad 4 the astros bcs they're gonna miss him so much 
He always seemed so calm and collected out there, even when he was pitching for the winning run 
. But at the same time, 13 seasons is a long time, and you've gotta respect the guy for knowing when it's time to step away 