Bettis (back) has retired from baseball, Nick Groke of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

He said he pushed his body as far as it could go and walks away from the game with his head held high. Bettis, 31, had a 5.12 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 431 strikeouts in 600.2 career innings, all with the Rockies.

Bettis is dealing with a back injury and it is unclear when he will be ready to pitch in games, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He has resumed a throwing program, but it sounds like he is a little worse than day-to-day. Bettis signed a minor-league deal with the Yankees with the hopes of winning one of the final spots in the big-league bullpen, but that seems unlikely given his unavailability so far this spring.

Bettis (hip) signed a minor-league contract with the Yankees on Saturday as a non-roster invitee, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bettis is coming off hip surgery that ended his 2019 season early, but he'll get a chance to compete in major-league camp pending a physical. His production trended in the wrong direction last year as he posted a 6.08 ERA and 1.55 WHIP, but the reliever will look to turn things around in 2020. It wouldn't be surprising to see the right-hander in the majors at some point in 2020 if he can regain some of the production he's had in the past.

Bettis (hip) cleared outright waivers and elected free agency Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Bettis underwent surgery on both hips at the end of August, but is expected to have a normal offseason and to be at full strength once spring training begins. The right-hander was outrighted by the Rockies after posting a 6.08 ERA with a 1.55 WHIP over 63.2 innings pitched in the majors last season.

Bettis (hip) is expected to be at full strength for the beginning of spring training, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bettis' season came to an end after he underwent surgery on both hips at the end of August, but the right-hander doesn't anticipate missing any time next season. "It's going to be a normal offseason for me," stated Bettis. "My weight lifting might get pushed back a little bit, and my throwing is looking like it's going to line up to start in December-ish. Everybody's intent is that I'll be back in spring training games ready to go, fully normal, and be ready for Opening Day." Bettis began the season in the starting rotation, but he quickly was moved to the bullpen. He finished the 2019 campaign with a 6.08 ERA and 1.55 WHIP with a 42:21 K:BB over 63.2 innings.

Bettis (hip) was moved to the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

This move is simply procedural, as Bettis has already been ruled out for the remainder of the season. Rico Garcia took Bettis' place on the 40-man roster.

Bettis will undergo season-ending surgery Tuesday on both hips, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bettis landed on the injured list last week and wasn't provided a timetable for his return, but he'll now be lost for the rest of the season after going under the knife. The 30-year-old finishes 2019 with a 6.08 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 42:21 K:BB over 63.2 innings.

Bettis was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left hip impingement, retroactive to Aug. 14.

EDGE Analysis

With the backdated stint, Bettis will be eligible to return as soon as next Saturday. It's uncertain when the Rockies expect him back. Chi Chi Gonzalez was recalled in a corresponding move to take Bettis' spot in the bullpen.

Bettis picked up the save against the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, throwing two scoreless innings without allowing a baserunner to close out Colorado's 6-2 victory. He struck out two.

EDGE Analysis

With Wade Davis (oblique) on the injured list, Scott Oberg was tabbed as the fill-in closer, but it was Bettis who came in for a two-inning save in this contest, his first of the season. Bettis has been pitching well in his relief role of late, as he's logged five scoreless efforts in his last six appearances, four of which have seen him toss more than one inning. Thanks to his rough start to the season, he's still sporting a 4.83 ERA and a 1.52 WHIP over 31.2 innings.

Bettis (1-3) failed to record an out, allowing a run on two hits and a walk to take the loss in Wednesday's 6-5, extra-innings loss to the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Bettis has allowed four runs (three earned) and 11 hits over six innings in his last six appearances, while striking out four batters. For the season, the 30-year-old right-hander has a 6.56 ERA and 1.80 WHIP in 10 appearances (three starts), a performance that has him stuck in the bullpen for the time being.