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Former All-Star David Dahl Retires After 13 Seasons

Injury setbacks shaped a path that rose from a top-10 draft pick to a 2019 All-Star before winding through multiple clubs.

Overview

  • Dahl announced his retirement on December 10 via a social-media video and message reflecting on a 13-season professional career.
  • The outfielder was a 2019 National League All-Star and finished with a .268 batting average, 46 home runs and a .773 OPS.
  • Drafted No. 10 overall by the Rockies in 2012, he debuted in 2016 and matched the MLB record with a 17-game hitting streak to start a career.
  • His progression was curtailed by major injuries, including a ruptured spleen (2015), rib stress fracture (2017), fractured foot (2018) and a 2020 shoulder issue.
  • After Colorado nontendered him following 2020, he had stints with the Rangers, Brewers, Nationals, Dodgers, Padres and Phillies, last appearing in regular-season action in 2024 with Philadelphia and Triple-A Lehigh Valley.