BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - JUNE 14: Chris Davis #19 of the Baltimore Orioles reacts after popping out against the Boston Red Sox during the fourth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 14, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis announced his retirement Thursday
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis is stepping away from the MLB.
On Thursday, Davis, 35, released a statement citing his decision to retire.
Davis underwent surgery in May to repair the labrum in his left hip.