Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis has announced his retirement from baseball following hip surgery that ended his season in May.
"After an extended time dealing with my injury and recent hip surgery, I informed the Orioles about my decision to retire effective today," Davis said in a statement released by the team. "... Thank you all for the many memories that I will cherish forever."
Davis underwent surgery in May to repair the labrum in his left hip. The 35-year-old had not played since Baltimore's spring training opener in February.
"The Orioles support Chris Davis as he retires from baseball today," the team said in a statement.