Longtime Diamondbacks Outfielder David Peralta Retires After 11 MLB Seasons

Peralta was a Gold Glove and Silver Slugger winner during his career.

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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David Peralta, who had a .278 career batting average over 11 seasons in Major League Baseball, including nine years with the Arizona Diamondbacks, announced his retirement.

Why it matters

Peralta was a key part of the Diamondbacks lineup for nearly a decade, making the All-Star team in 2018 and winning both a Gold Glove and Silver Slugger award during his career. His retirement marks the end of an era for the franchise.

The details

Peralta, 34, was an undrafted free agent who worked his way up through the minor leagues before making his MLB debut with the Diamondbacks in 2014. He went on to have a productive career, making the All-Star team in 2018 and winning a Gold Glove and Silver Slugger that same season.

  • Peralta announced his retirement on February 4, 2026.
  • Peralta spent 9 seasons with the Arizona Diamondbacks from 2014 to 2022.

The players

David Peralta

A 34-year-old outfielder who spent the majority of his 11-year MLB career with the Arizona Diamondbacks, making the All-Star team in 2018 and winning a Gold Glove and Silver Slugger that same season.

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Major League Baseball team that Peralta played for from 2014 to 2022, where he was a key part of the lineup for nearly a decade.

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What they’re saying

“I'm grateful for the opportunity the Diamondbacks gave me to live out my dream of playing in the major leagues. It's been an incredible journey, and I'm proud of what I was able to accomplish.”

— David Peralta (myplainview.com)

The takeaway

Peralta's retirement marks the end of an era for the Diamondbacks, as he was a consistent and productive player for the team over nearly a decade in the big leagues. His career accomplishments, including an All-Star selection and Gold Glove and Silver Slugger awards, cement his legacy as one of the franchise's all-time greats.