Devastating news announce for former Toronto Blue Jays legend Kevin Pillar

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Bobby Ohr
June 3, 2025  (11:05)

Former Blue Jays outfielder Kevin Pillar released by the Texas Rangers #bluejays #mlb

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The Texas Rangers announced a few days ago that former Toronto Blue Jays legend Kevin Pillar has cleared waivers and been released which will likely be the end of his career.

Former Blue Jays legend Kevin Pillar released by the Rangers

The Rangers announced that Pillar was DFA’d on May 25 but after clearing waivers and refusing his assignment, he has elected free agency once again.

OF Kevin Pillar, who was designated for assignment on May 25, has been released by the club.

The Texas Rangers have decided to part ways with veteran outfielder Kevin Pillar, announcing his release on Saturday. Pillar had a brief stint with the team, appearing in only 20 games this season. Originally signed on a minor league deal with a spring training invite, he struggled at the plate, hitting just .209 with a .256 slugging percentage, contributing only one RBI dur…

Texas Rangers announce release of veteran outfielder Kevin Pillar

The chances of Pillar finding a new landing spot at his age are very slim which is why it is likely that this ends up being the end of his career since he will not be able to get another contract.Pillar already was debating calling it a career last off-season then made a decision late into Spring Training to return which is why this seems like the most likely course of action.

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