Phil Hughes has retired from baseball, more than two years after throwing his last pitch.
The 34-year-old right-hander said on Twitter on Sunday he was announcing what's been "fairly apparent ... these last couple years."
"Through many ups and downs over 12 years, I look back and am incredibly proud of what I was able to accomplish," he said. "While injuries have forced this chapter of my life to come to a close, I'm very excited to pursue other passions. As my job title shifts from baseball player to dad I'll always feel very connected to this game and the relationships I have made.