New York Mets Pitching Prospect Brett Banks Retires After Three Games
Mets prospect, 24, retires only three games into season
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Brett Banks, a 24-year-old pitcher for the New York Mets, has retired just three games into the 2026 season. The 11th-round draft pick had an impressive start, not allowing any runs for the Brooklyn Cyclones, but has decided to step away from baseball.
- 01Brett Banks retired after only three games in the 2026 season.
- 02He did not allow any runs during his brief stint this season.
- 03Banks was a promising pitcher, holding a 2.47 ERA in 53 professional games.
- 04He was drafted in the 11th round of the 2023 MLB Draft.
- 05In 2025, he had a successful season split between Brooklyn and St. Lucie.
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Brett Banks, a 24-year-old pitcher for the New York Mets, has voluntarily retired just three games into the 2026 season. Drafted in the 11th round of the 2023 MLB Draft, Banks had a stellar start to his season with the Brooklyn Cyclones, not allowing a single run in his appearances. Over his professional career spanning from 2023 to 2026, he played in 53 games, achieving a record of 7-1 with a 2.47 ERA. In the previous season, Banks showcased his talent by splitting time between the Cyclones and St. Lucie of the Class-A Florida State League, where he recorded a 2.49 ERA with 26 strikeouts in 25.1 innings. His early retirement has left fans and analysts curious about the reasons behind his decision.
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