Dusty Hughes has retired from baseball. The lefty had been released from a minor league deal with the Braves last month. Hughes, who 4.99 ERA over parts of three major league seasons, is expected to become a coach at a private school.

Braves released LHP Dusty Hughes. The 30-year-old managed just a 6.75 ERA in 12 relief appearances. As a lefty with a pulse, Hughes should find work somewhere.

Braves re-signed LHP Dusty Hughes to a minor league contract. Hughes, 30, posted a 3.31 ERA in 54 appearances with the Braves' Triple-A affiliate last season. He remains unlikely to win an Opening Day roster spot.

Braves signed LHP Dusty Hughes to a minor league contract. Hughes, 29, allowed 19 hits and 14 earned runs in 12 2/3 innings this past year for Minnesota. He's not a reliable lefty specialist and will struggle to get beyond Triple-A in the Braves' minor league system.