Mitch Stetter has announced his retirement from baseball. Stetter tweeted out the announcement earlier this month, saying lower back issues will prevent him from continuing his career. The left-hander has accepted a coaching position in the Royals' organization. Stetter posted a 4.08 ERA with 89 strikeouts in 86 innings across parts of five major league seasons.

Angels released LHP Mitch Stetter. Stetter posted a 4.01 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 26/19 K/BB ratio over 24 2/3 innings at Triple-A Salt Lake. As a lefty that can throw in the mid-90s, Stetter will get another shot, but he's never been able to throw strikes consistently.

Mitch Stetter has been cleared to throw Friday after missing the last three and a half weeks with a bulging disc in his lower back. Assuming he doesn't have any setbacks, the injury shouldn't hurt his chances at winning an Opening Day bullpen spot. Stetter is in camp as a non-roster invitee after posting a 2.67 ERA while striking out 40 over 30 1/3 innings between Double- and Triple-A in 2012.

Angels signed LHP Mitch Stetter to a minor league contract. Stetter spent all of this season in the minors, posting a 2.67 ERA while striking out 40 over 30 1/3 innings between Double- and Triple-A. He holds a 4.08 ERA and 89/52 K/BB ratio over 86 career major league frames.

Brewers signed LHP Mitch Stetter to a minor league contract. Stetter was released by the Rangers after allowing six runs (two earned) over 3 1/3 innings this spring. The 31-year-old left-hander was originally drafted by the Brewers in 2003 and posted a 4.08 ERA over parts of five seasons with the big club. He has reported to minor league camp and figures to eventually join Triple-A Nashville.

Rangers released LHP Mitch Stetter. Stetter failed to impress during Cactus League action, allowing six runs (two earned) over 3 1/3 innings whiles walking four and fanning two. The 31-year-old southpaw will try to latch on elsewhere.

Rangers signed LHP Mitch Stetter to a minor league contract. The deal includes a spring training invite. Stetter, 31, posted a 5.14 ERA over 16 relief appearances with the Brewers last season before undergoing hip surgery in August. The southpaw has struggled with his command in the majors and is likely a longshot to make the Rangers' Opening Day roster.

Mitch Stetter has elected free agency. Stetter was outrighted off the Brewers' 40-man roster last month. The 30-year-old southpaw posted a 5.14 ERA over 16 appearances with the big club this season, but didn't throw another pitch after undergoing hip surgery in August.

Brewers sent LHP Mitch Stetter outright Triple-A Nashville. Stetter was activated from the 60-day disabled list earlier this week after undergoing hip surgery in August. The 30-year-old southpaw has a 4.08 ERA and 89/52 K/BB ratio over 86 innings in the major leagues. He can become a free agent.

Brewers activated LHP Mitch Stetter from the 60-day disabled list. Stetter made a handful of appearances with the Brewers during the first half of the season, but didn't throw another pitch after undergoing hip surgery in August. The 30-year-old left-hander is arbitration-eligible for the first time this winter and is a possibility to be non-tendered.