MLB Umpire CB Bucknor to Retire After 2026 Season at MLB

Veteran MLB umpire CB Bucknor announced that he will step away from the field after the 2026 season. He missed three months of action after a foul ball struck his face mask, a setback that accelerated his decision to retire.

Bucknor’s departure will leave a gap in the league’s seasoned umpiring roster, prompting a new generation of officials to step up.