Blake Hawksworth has officially retired, per MLB Daily Dish's Chris Cotillo. Hawksworth retires owning a 4.07 ERA over 183 1/3 major league innings. He last pitched in the big leagues with the Dodgers in 2011. The right-hander now works with Boras Corp., the agency that represented him as a player.

Blake Hawksworth has elected free agency. Hawksworth had a pretty nice year for the Dodgers in 2011 but missed all of 2012 due to elbow and shoulder woes. He's expected to miss most, if not all, of the 2013 season.

Dodgers activated RHP Blake Hawksworth from the 60-day disabled list; sent him outright to Triple-A Albuquerque. Hawksworth underwent surgery in late August to repair a torn labrum and capsule in his right shoulder. He will likely miss most, if not all, of the 2013 season.

Blake Hawksworth has undergone shoulder surgery. The procedure was designed to correct a torn labrum and capsule in Hawksworth's throwing shoulder, and it apparently went off without a hitch. He'll need at least 12 months of recovery time, however, meaning the right-hander can probably be ruled out for the entire 2013 campaign.

Blake Hawksworth has discontinued his minor league rehab assignment because of shoulder issues. Hawksworth underwent surgery in January to remove a bone spur and scar tissue from his throwing elbow, then had another procedure a few months later to clear up an infection around the surgical wound. And now he's having problems with his shoulder. The right-hander seems doubtful to pitch in the major leagues this year.

Blake Hawksworth (elbow) tossed a perfect inning Sunday in his second minor league rehab appearance. Hawksworth is currently stationed at High-A Rancho Cucamonga and is expected to remain there for a few more outings. He's unlikely to join the Dodgers before July.

Blake Hawksworth (elbow) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment Friday with High-A Rancho Cucamonga. Hawksworth had surgery in January to remove a bone spur and scar tissue from his throwing elbow and later required a second procedure to clear up an infection. The 29-year-old right-hander will likely require a lengthy rehab assignment, so he appears doubtful to join the Dodgers' bullpen prior to the All-Star break.

Blake Hawksworth (elbow) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment at High-A Rancho Cucamonga next week. Hawksworth threw a simulated game last Thursday, but will have to make notable progress to return before the All-Star break. He underwent surgery in January to remove a bone spur and scar tissue in his elbow.

Blake Hawksworth (elbow) is scheduled to make an appearance Thursday in an intrasquad game. It will be his first taste of live action since undergoing surgery in January to remove bone spur and scar tissue from his throwing elbow. Hawksworth later developed an infection, which required a second procedure. The 29-year-old remains out indefinitely.

Dodgers placed RHP Blake Hawksworth on the 60-day disabled list with a right elbow injury. Hawksworth underwent surgery this winter on his elbow to remove a bone spur and scar tissue, then required another procedure a few weeks later to clean up an infection. He's not expected to be ready until mid-May.