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Yankees Rumors: CC Sabathia to Announce He Will Retire After 2019 Season

Left-handed pitcher CC Sabathia is calling it a Major League career after 19 seasons.

According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, Sabathia will officially retire following the 2019 season. He is expected to make the announcement at a press conference Saturday.

The 38-year-old signed a one-year deal in November to remain with the Yankees and will hope to add to his 246 career wins. He also has 2,986 strikeouts to go with a 3.70 ERA and 1.25 WHIP during his time in the majors.

The southpaw started his career with the Cleveland Indians from 2001 until 2008 before he was traded to the Milwaukee Brewers.