Clay Hensley announced his retirement from professional baseball on Sunday.

The 34-year-old right-hander was cut from the Nationals during spring training and had been pitching for the Sugar Land Skeeters in the Independent Atlantic League. Hensley posted a 4.00 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 371/239 K/BB ratio over 517 innings with the Padres, Marlins and Giants in his big league career.

Nationals released RHPs Clay Hensley, Martires Arias and Greg Holt, LHP Casey Selsor, SS Kyle Attl, and 2Bs Taylor Wrenn and Drew Rossi.

The fantasy relevance of the six outside of Hensley can be summed up by Rotoworld having done a combined zero previous updates on them. Hensley didn't pitch in the majors last season, posting a 3.92 ERA in 19 Triple-A appearances before finishing out the year in independent ball. He should be able to snatch up a middle relief gig at the Triple-A level, while the rest will scramble to offer their services as organizational soldiers.

Nationals reassigned RHPs Clay Hensley, Josh Roenicke, Daniel Stange, and LHP Danny Rosenbaum to minor league camp.

This was part of a big round of cuts on Thursday morning in Nationals camp. Hensley got a spring training invite from the Nats in January and was hoping to compete for a bullpen job, but he never had much of a shot. The right-hander did not pitch in the majors in 2013.

Nationals signed RHP Clay Hensley to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Hensley didn't pitch in the majors last season, posting a 3.92 ERA in 19 Triple-A appearances before finishing out the year in independent ball. He's unlikely to make the Opening Day roster but isn't a bad depth signing.

Brewers released RHP Clay Hensley.

Hensley signed a minor league deal with the Brewers last month and appeared in four games with the team's Triple-A affiliate. He'll now attempt to latch on elsewhere.

Brewers signed RHP Clay Hensley to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Nashville.

Hensley had a 4.00 ERA and 20/9 K/BB ratio in 18 innings this season with the Reds' Triple-A affiliate before being granted his release. The 33-year-old righty will act as organizational depth now for Milwaukee.

Reds reassigned RHP Clay Hensley and LHP Wilkin De La Rosa to minor league camp.

Neither player was expected to make the Opening Day roster. Hensley posted a 4.50 ERA and 15/2 K/BB ratio in 12 innings of work this spring. The 33-year-old would make for solid bullpen depth in the minors.

Reds signed RHP Clay Hensley to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Hensley, 33, had a 4.62 ERA and 42/30 K/BB ratio over 50 2/3 innings last season with the Giants. He'll need a big spring in order to win a spot in the Reds' bullpen.

Giants activated RHP Clay Hensley from the 15-day disabled list.

Hensley will be available out of the San Francisco 'pen on Tuesday night after missing the past couple weeks with a groin strain. He has a 4.37 ERA in 45 1/3 innings.

Clay Hensley (groin) is expected to return from the 15-day disabled list when first eligible.

Hensley threw to live hitters on Wednesday without incident. The right-handed reliever was placed on the disabled list August 29 and is eligible to return next Tuesday. He would seem to be on the right track.

An MRI on Clay Hensley's right calf revealed nothing significant.

Hensley left Friday's game after feeling discomfort behind his knee, but it sounds like he'll be fine. "I'll probably be on the bump in a day or two," the reliever said Saturday.

Clay Hensley underwent an MRI on his right calf Saturday.

Test results aren't yet available, but the injury is not considered serious. Hensley was pulled from Friday's game with what was originally described as calf tightness. He remains the favorite for the final spot in the Giants' bullpen.

Giants' manager Bruce Bochy said that Clay Hensley's injury is behind his knee and is not considered serious.

Hensley was pulled from Friday's game with what was originally described as a tight right calf. However, he'll likely only need a day or so to recover and should be good to go for the start of the season.

Clay Hensley was diagnosed with a tight right calf.

Hensley left Friday's game due to the injury. It's not yet known whether it will have an impact on his ability to be ready for the season.

Clay Hensley left Friday's Cactus League game with an apparent injury.

Early word is that it's some sort of lower body injury. For what it's worth, Hensley was dealing with a hamstring injury early in camp. The 32-year-old right-hander was expected to win a spot in the bullpen, so an extended absence could open the door for the likes of Steve Edlefsen, Danny Otero and Jean Machi.

Clay Hensley allowed three runs -- one earned -- in one inning of relief in Sunday's game against the Padres.

Hensley was sidelined with a hamstring injury in the early days of spring training, but has pitched well over a small sample size. He remains the favorite for the final spot in the Giants' bullpen.

Clay Hensley (hamstring) is close to making his Cactus League debut.

Hensley has been limited in the early days of spring training due to a tight hamstring, but he has made it through recent side sessions without incident. The 32-year-old right-hander is the favorite for the final spot in the Giants' bullpen after posting a 5.19 ERA and 46/30 K/BB ratio over 67 innings last season with the Marlins.

Giants signed RHP Clay Hensley to a one-year, $750,000 contract.

The deal also carries $300,000 worth of performance-based incentives. Hensley posted a disappointing 5.19 ERA and 46/30 K/BB ratio in 67 2/3 innings last season for the Fish. He should fare better this year with San Fran.

Marlins non-tendered RHP Clay Hensley.

Hensley was already designated for assignment by the club on Friday. The 32-year-old right-hander dealt with injuries this past season while posting a 5.19 ERA and 46/30 K/BB ratio over 67 2/3 innings as a starter and reliever. He should be able to find a minor league deal somewhere.

Marlins designated RHP Clay Hensley for assignment.

Hensley was a valuable member of the Marlins bullpen in 2010, as he posted a 2.16 ERA while striking out over a batter per inning, even serving as the closer for a period of time. But, he dealt with injuries and fell back to a 5.19 ERA over 37 games -- nine starts this past season. Someone will give the 32-year-old a shot, though he might have to take a minor league deal.