Ethier announced his retirement Wednesday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ethier denied reports that he intended to retire back in November, but his retirement ended up being forced on him, as no team wanted to sign a 36-year-old who had been limited by injuries to just 64 plate appearances over the last two seasons. The veteran will end a 12-year career, spent entirely with the Dodgers, in which he hit .285/.359/.463 with 1,367 hits and 162 homers. He holds the Dodgers' record for most career postseason games, appearing in 51.

Ethier announced Sunday that the reports of his plans to retire were "totally untrue," Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Robert Murray of FanRag Sports reported that Ethier had informed family and friends of his plans to retire from the MLB, but the veteran outfielder quickly shot those rumors down. According to Ethier, multiple teams have already shown interest in acquiring his services and he's currently planning on remaining in the big leagues for his thirteenth major-league season.

Ethier has informed his family and friends that he plans to retire from professional baseball, Robert Murray of FanRag Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ethier had his club option declined by the Dodgers this offseason after appearing in just 22 games during his injury-plagued 2017 season. The 35-year-old will close his successful twelve-year playing career with two All-Star appearances and a Gold Glove to his name.

The Dodgers declined Ethier's 2018 option Sunday, making him a free agent, Eric Stephen of TrueBlueLA.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Rather than keep Ethier on the team for the 2018 season and pay him $17.5 million, the Dodgers turned down their option on Ethier and bought out his contract for $2.5 million. Injuries have been the focal point of the last two seasons for Ethier, as he's played in a combined 38 games in that time. During the 2017 campaign he played in 22 games, over which he slashed .235/.348/.441.

Ethier hit a pinch-hit home run in Thursday's win over the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

His second home run of the season was a big one, as it tied the game in the seventh inning as the Dodgers were facing a four-game series sweep. Ethier has played primarily off the bench since his activation from the DL on Sept. 1, but he's made the most of his limited opportunities and in turn has put himself in the mix for a spot on the NLDS roster.

Ethier started in left field and went 2-for-2 before being lifted for a pinch-hitter in Sunday's loss to the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Ethier homered off the bench Saturday and was rewarded with his third start since returning from the 60-day DL on Sept. 1. The 35-year-old is one of many left field options manager Dave Roberts has at his disposal, but he is unlikely to be pressed into a regular role given his lengthy injury history.

Ethier will make his first start since returning from the disabled list Saturday, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ethier is dealing with a stiff neck, so the Dodgers will ease him back into the lineup. Los Angeles has a doubleheader against the Padres on Saturday, so look for Ethier to ride the bench for whichever game he doesn't start.

Ethier (back) was reinstated from the 60-day DL on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Ethier is dealing with a "neck thing" according to manager Dave Roberts, but will rejoin the active roster ahead of the series against San Diego this weekend anyways. He's been able to make 10 rehab appearances over the last month while recovering from the back injury, and should be able to play in the near future once he's able and ready.

Manager Dave Roberts said Ethier (back) is dealing with a "neck thing" but is still expected to rejoin the Dodgers on Friday in San Diego, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

This issue explains why Ethier hasn't played in the past few days. He's still on track to rejoin the Dodgers once rosters expand after making 10 rehab appearances across three minor-league affiliates, going to 7-for-32 ( .219) with six RBI over that span. Ethier's role once he returns remains up in the air with the Dodgers recent acquisition of Curtis Granderson.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Ethier (back) would be activated from the 60-day disabled list Friday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ethier has been on the DL all season with a herniated disc, but he seems to be reasonably healthy now after having made appearances in 10 games across three minor-league affiliates, going 7-for-32 with six RBI. The 35-year-old has formerly served in the larger portion of a platoon in the corner outfield for the Dodgers, but with the team having recently acquired the lefty-hitting Curtis Granderson to fill that role, Ethier may be limited mostly to pinch-hitting duties in September. Since he's not a lock to be included on the Dodgers' postseason roster, Ethier's days with Los Angeles could be numbered, as the team will more than likely decline his $17.5 million club option for 2018 this offseason.