Cc Sabathia’s No. 52 to be retired by Yankees on Sept. 26
The New York Yankees will retire cc sabathia's No. 52 and unveil a Monument Park plaque on Sept. 26, scheduled to coincide with the team's final regular-season series against the Baltimore Orioles. The announcement comes after Sabathia's recent Hall of Fame enshrinement and marks the end of a formal recognition process this season.
Cc Sabathia jersey retirement set for Sept. 26
The ceremony and plaque unveiling are slated for the club's final series of the regular season, when the Orioles visit. The event will place Sabathia's number in Monument Park, joining the roster of retired Yankees numbers. Sabathia posted public remarks reflecting on the honor, writing that the Hall of Fame journey "has come full circle" and calling the decision one of the greatest honors of his life.
Career highlights and milestones
Sabathia spent 11 of his 19 major-league seasons playing in New York and was a central figure on the club's 2009 World Series championship team. Over his Yankees tenure he posted a 3. 81 ERA across 307 games, recorded his 3, 000th career strikeout as a member of the team, and was named ALCS Most Valuable Player in 2009. He retired after the 2019 season; his final appearance came in the ALCS, where he left the mound with a dislocated shoulder.
What the honor means for the franchise
With Sabathia's number entering Monument Park, he will be counted among the franchise members whose numbers are retired. The club lists this as the next addition to its tally of retired numbers; numerically, he will be the 24th player or manager to receive the distinction, though the club notes that because two earlier figures wore the same number at different times, Sabathia's No. 52 will be the 23rd distinct number retired by the organization.
The timing—tied to the final series of the regular season—ensures the ceremony will fall during a window when the team typically stages its most prominent in-park honors. If the schedule remains as announced, fans attending the Sept. 26 game should expect the plaque unveiling and associated on-field recognition.
Looking ahead
Sabathia's induction to the Hall of Fame last summer preceded this team honor. The formal retirement of his number and the Monument Park plaque create a permanent commemoration of his contributions to the club. Observers will now watch roster and schedule developments that determine who is present at the Sept. 26 ceremony and how the club programs the event during the final regular-season weekend.
