Age is just a number when we talk about Nelson Cruz, Adam Wainwright, Yadier Molina, among others, but there are still players who have had time in the game. MLB and they keep doing their job.
# 1 Albert Pujols
Pujols of the Los Angeles Dodgers is nicknamed “Uncle Albert” within his team’s dugout, he is one of those who are already thinking about retirement although they have goals to meet. Albert Pujols is 41 years old and will turn 42 on January 16, 2022.
# 2 Rich Hill
Hill started the season at 41 years old and is still in the same number, he will be 42 in March 2022 this season he has played for the Tampa Rays and New York Mets, he is still a starting pitcher.
# 3 Nelson Cruz
Cruz turned 41 on July 1 of the current year, he continues as he came giving home runs and driving in runs for the Tampa Rays, without a doubt his numbers have given signs that he can still play at a good level.
#4 Adam wainwright
At 40 he continues to pitch at an admirable level, on a team where he does not have the best offensive backup he is 15-7 with a 2.98 ERA in 184.1 innings with 163 strikeouts, many young pitchers wish they had numbers similar to these.
# 5 JJ Happ
Happ, 39, is going to turn 40 this October 19, 2022, maybe he can start the next season with another team, he has already played 15 seasons for the Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, Blue Jays of Toronto, Seattle Mariners, Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals.
# 6 Yadier Molina
The Cardinals receiver will play his last season in which he will turn 40 on July 13, 2022, he understands that he has already played enough in the best baseball in the world and that it is time to rest.
# 7 Robinson Cano
Canó is still younger than Molina. However, it is unknown what will become of Cano’s future in the majors, if he will play next season unless he retires. 38-year-old Cano goes to 39 on October 22, 2021. The Dominican has played 16 seasons with the Yankees, Mets and Seattle Mariners.
# 8 Justin Verlander
The two-time Cy Young and one of the best pitchers in the history of the game, will become 39 years old on February 20, 2021, is a free agent at the end of the season while coming from undergoing Tommy John surgery. His future remains to be seen.
# 9 Serious Blunt
The Mexican will turn 39 on March 11, 2022, days before Miguel Cabrera. Romo already has 13 seasons in the MLB and he is pitching with the Oakalnd Athletes, he is one of those who have played in three different decades and he does not lack one more scenario to see.
# 10 Miguel Cabrera
Miggy is on his way to 39 on April 18 of next year when he is exercising what could be his penultimate season with the Detroit Tigers. Miggy has only played for two teams in his 19-year career in the best baseball in the world, flawless.
# 11 Brett Gardner
Gardner is an icon in the Mules, he is the only player who continues to wear that uniform among those who won the 2009 World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Gardner turns 39 on August 21.
# 11 Zack Grenike
The Houston Astros right-hander this October 21 will no longer be 37 years old, he is heading to free agency and with his 3.66 ERA and 11 victories, he will surely renew with this team or sign elsewhere.
Other players of a certain age are Yuli Gurriel (37), Max Scherzer (37), Jon Lester (37), Yusmeiro Petit (36) among others.