Phil Hughes: Officially retires

Hughes announced his retirement Sunday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Hughes hasn't played since August of 2018, and he officially brought his career to an end Sunday. The right-hander spent 12 seasons in the majors with the Yankees, Twins and Padres, posting a 4.52 ERA and 1.31 WHIP with 1,040 strikeouts over 290 appearances.