Chad Tracy has retired from baseball.

The news comes from Chris Cotillo at MLB Daily Dish. Tracy, 33, was released by the Angels near the end of spring training after failing to claim a reserve role. He batted .274/.333/.439 over parts of nine MLB seasons.

Angels released INF Chad Tracy.

Tracy slashed just .202/.243/.326 with four homers and 11 RBI in 136 plate appearances with the Nationals last year. He'll scrounge around for a job as Triple-A infield depth.

Chad Tracy went 2-for-4 with two doubles and three RBI against the Rangers on Wednesday.

Tracy doubled home two in the fourth inning and another in the sixth. He wasn't hitting much entering Wednesday's action. The 33-year-old is trying to join the Angels as a left-handed bench bat but it's hard to see there being enough room on the roster for him.

Angels signed INF Chad Tracy to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Tracy turns 34 in March and hit just .202/.243/.326 with four homers and 11 RBI in 136 plate appearances with the Nationals last year. He'll attempt to win a job as a left-handed bench bat.

Orioles signed INF Chad Tracy to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Tracy turns 34 in May and hit just .202/.243/.326 in 136 plate appearances with the Nationals last season. He'll attempt to win a job as a left-handed bench bat.

Chad Tracy blasted his fourth home run of the season on Saturday, helping to power the Nationals to a 2-0 victory over the Diamondbacks in Arizona.

Tracy finished the evening 2-for-3. His solo shot off Brandon McCarthy in the seventh inning increased the Nationals advantage to 2-0. The 33-year-old utility man has struggled in limited at-bats this season, hitting just .202/.243/.326 with four homers and 11 RBI in 129 at-bats. His days of fantasy relevancy are long gone.

Chad Tracy (neck) made a pinch-hit appearance in Tuesday's game against the Giants.

It was his first game action since he was scratched on Friday due to neck stiffness. The Nationals will continue to evaluate him on a day-to-day basis moving forward.

Chad Tracy was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Braves due to a stiff neck.

Tracy was originally scheduled to start at first base in order to give Adam LaRoche a second day off, but his neck issue changed those plans. Consider him day-to-day for now.

Chad Tracy grounded out as a pinch-hitter Saturday.

Tracy had been dealing with a strain in his midsection. It's not a long-term concern.

Chad Tracy is dealing with a strain in his midsection.

Tracy said he was available to pinch-hit Wednesday, but he thinks he might have to deal with the discomfort for a few days. It shouldn't be a long-term concern.

Pinch-hitter Chad Tracy homered off Huston Street in the top of the 10th inning to lead the Nationals to a 6-5 win over the Padres on Friday.

Incredibly, it was the first RBI for a Nationals pinch-hitter in 42 games this season. It was also the sixth homer surrendered by Street in 17 1/3 innings, tripling his total from his 39 innings pitched last year.

Chad Tracy has been scratched from the next two Grapefruit League games due to a bruised triceps.

Tracy suffered the injury when he was hit by a pitch Sunday. "If this was the regular season, I'd be back in there today," he said. "But no sense pushing it right now."

Chad Tracy told reporters Saturday that he's fully recovered from offseason knee surgery.

Tracy is three months removed from the arthroscopic procedure and expects to be medically cleared for spring training. He signed a one-year, $1 million extension in August and should return as a useful pinch-hitter for the Nationals after batting .269/.343/.441 with three home runs, 14 RBI and a .784 OPS in 105 plate appearances.

Chad Tracy underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee Thursday.

Tracy should be fine for spring training. The 32-year-old was a useful pinch-hitter in limited duty this season, batting .269/.343/.441 with three home runs, 14 RBI and a .784 OPS in 105 plate appearances. He signed a one-year extension with the Nationals in August.

Chad Tracy (groin) was scratched from his rehab appearance Saturday at High-A Potomac.

Tracy experienced a minor setback and could return to the lineup Sunday. The 32-year-old has been out since late May with a torn right abductor muscle.

Chad Tracy (groin) will begin a minor league rehab assignment Wednesday with High-A Potomac.

Tracy will serve as the designated hitter and bat second. The veteran infielder has been sidelined since late May follow surgery to repair a right abductor muscle.

Chad Tracy (groin) is recovering ahead of schedule and should be back shortly after the All-Star break.

Tracy has been out since late May with a torn right abductor muscle that requires surgery. He was batting .265/.327/.510 with three homers over 55 plate appearances before the injury.

Nationals placed INF Chad Tracy on the 15-day disabled list with a groin injury.

Tracy was hoping to remain active but couldn't get over the soreness in his groin and will likely be out for three weeks. He's batting .265/.327/.510 so far this year.

Chad Tracy (groin) will undergo an MRI on Tuesday.

Tracy's injury was initially reported as a breaking up of scar tissue, but it sounds like he's dealing with something more significant. The Nationals are expected decide Tuesday whether to place him on the disabled list.

Chad Tracy (groin) will decide Monday whether to place Chad Tracy on the disabled list.

Tracy is still sore from a groin injury that he suffered Saturday. We'll update his status when more is known.