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Kevin Pillar searching for homers and closure at Home Run Derby X: Kansas City KANSAS CITY -- Kevin Pillar probably wishes we weren't having this conversation, meeting in the dugout the day before he takes the field as...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • MLB.COM

Kevin Pillar, former Blue Jays outfielder recently released by Rangers, retires after 13-year career

Former Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar has announced his retirement

JULY 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Red Sox's brief star retires after MLB career with 10 different teams | Sporting News Kevin Pillar is moving on.

JULY 2, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Blue Jays' improbable star retires after 13 MLB seasons | Sporting News Kevin Pillar is calling it quits.

JULY 2, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Retires from pro baseball Pillar announced his retirement from professional baseball Wednesday, Foul Territory TV reports.

Impact Pillar put up a .465 OPS in 20 games with the Rangers earlier this season before being released. The 36-year-old played parts of 13 big-league seasons for 10 different teams, finishing with a .255/.293/.405 batting line, 114 home runs and 111 stolen bases.

JULY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Entering free agency Pillar was released by the Rangers on Saturday.

Impact Pillar was DFA'd by the Rangers this past Sunday, and the 36-year-old outfielder will test the open market rather than remain in the organization. Pillar slashed .209/.209/.256 with one home run and three RBI in 43 plate appearances prior to his exit from the Rangers' 40-man roster. He should garner interest from teams looking to add veteran depth to its outfield.

MAY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texas Rangers place DH Joc Pederson on injured list with broken hand

The Texas Rangers have placed Joc Pederson on the 10-day injured list after their designated hitter broke his right hand when he was hit by a pitch

MAY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

DFA'd by Texas The Rangers designated Pillar for assignment Sunday.

Impact The veteran outfielder is being jettisoned from the 26-man and 40-man rosters to create room for Alejandro Osuna, who was promoted Sunday with Joc Pederson (hand) heading to the injured list. Pillar earned a spot on the Rangers' Opening Day roster and saw action in 20 games, and he had a .209/.209/.256 slash line in 43 plate appearances.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Texas The Rangers designated Pillar for assignment Sunday.

Impact The veteran outfielder is being jettisoned from the 26-man active roster and 40-man roster to create room for Alejandro Osuna, who was promoted from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday with Joc Pederson (hand) heading to the injured list. Pillar earned a spot on the Rangers' Opening Day roster and saw action in 20 games, producing a .209/.209/.256 slash line in 43 plate appearances.

MAY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hitless in return Pillar started in right field and went 0-for-4 in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Astros.

Impact Pillar was activated off the injured list Sunday and in the lineup against Houston left-hander Framber Valdez. Pillar is typically in the lineup against lefties but could see opportunities against right-handers after primary center fielder Evan Carter (quad) was placed on the 10-day injured list.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers place outfielder Evan Carter on IL with quad strain, activate Kevin Pillar

The Texas Rangers have placed outfielder Evan Carter on the 10-day injured list a day after he was a late scratch with a right quadriceps injury

MAY 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Returns from injured list Pillar (back) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and is starting in right field and batting eighth Sunday against the Astros.

Impact The veteran outfielder has been sidelined for the past couple weeks due to back inflammation, but he's ready to rejoin the Rangers after going 1-for-10 during a three-game rehab assignment. Pillar won't be an everyday fixture in the lineup, but he has a decent path to playing time with Evan Carter (quadriceps) landing on the injured list Sunday.

MAY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texas Rangers place Evan Carter on 10-day IL, while Kevin Pillar returns from injury Carter is heading to the injured list with a right quad strain.

MAY 18, 2025 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Rangers play the Astros leading series 2-1

The Texas Rangers host the Houston Astros, leading the series 2-1

MAY 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Begins rehab assignment Pillar (back) began a rehab assignment for Double-A Frisco on Wednesday and is 1-for-7 over two games.

Impact Pillar started at designated hitter Wednesday and played seven innings in center field Thursday. He was rested Friday but the assignment is set to continue through the weekend, MLB.com reports.

MAY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texas Rangers face the Houston Astros Saturday

The Texas Rangers host the Houston Astros on Saturday

MAY 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers host the Astros, aim to extend home win streak

The Texas Rangers host the Houston Astros looking to extend a five-game home winning streak

MAY 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros take on the Rangers after Pena's 4-hit game

The Houston Astros play the Texas Rangers after Jeremy Pena had four hits on Wednesday in a 4-3 win over the Royals

MAY 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Set to begin rehab assignment Pillar (back) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Wednesday.

Impact Pillar has missed the last week of action with lower-back inflammation but is ready to test himself in a game setting. He is eligible for activation from the 10-day injured list at any point and shouldn't need many rehab at-bats before rejoining the Rangers' active roster.

MAY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to begin rehab assignment Pillar (back) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Wednesday.

MAY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers try to keep home win streak going, host the Rockies

The Texas Rangers, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Colorado Rockies

MAY 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Rockies face the Rangers looking to stop road losing streak

The Colorado Rockies will aim to break their four-game road skid in a matchup with the Texas Rangers

MAY 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers host the Rockies to start 3-game series

The Texas Rangers start a three-game series at home against the Colorado Rockies on Monday

MAY 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Tigers and Rangers play, winner secures 3-game series

The Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

MAY 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers take road skid into matchup with the Tigers

The Texas Rangers travel to the Detroit Tigers looking to break a three-game road losing streak

MAY 10, 2025 • Associated Press

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