Blake Hawksworth has officially retired, per MLB Daily Dish's Chris Cotillo.

Hawksworth retires owning a 4.07 ERA over 183 1/3 major league innings. He last pitched in the big leagues with the Dodgers in 2011. The right-hander now works with Boras Corp., the agency that represented him as a player.

Blake Hawksworth has elected free agency.

Hawksworth had a pretty nice year for the Dodgers in 2011 but missed all of 2012 due to elbow and shoulder woes. He's expected to miss most, if not all, of the 2013 season.

Dodgers activated RHP Blake Hawksworth from the 60-day disabled list; sent him outright to Triple-A Albuquerque.

Hawksworth underwent surgery in late August to repair a torn labrum and capsule in his right shoulder. He will likely miss most, if not all, of the 2013 season.

Blake Hawksworth has undergone shoulder surgery.

The procedure was designed to correct a torn labrum and capsule in Hawksworth's throwing shoulder, and it apparently went off without a hitch. He'll need at least 12 months of recovery time, however, meaning the right-hander can probably be ruled out for the entire 2013 campaign.

Blake Hawksworth has discontinued his minor league rehab assignment because of shoulder issues.

Hawksworth underwent surgery in January to remove a bone spur and scar tissue from his throwing elbow, then had another procedure a few months later to clear up an infection around the surgical wound. And now he's having problems with his shoulder. The right-hander seems doubtful to pitch in the major leagues this year.

Blake Hawksworth (elbow) tossed a perfect inning Sunday in his second minor league rehab appearance.

Hawksworth is currently stationed at High-A Rancho Cucamonga and is expected to remain there for a few more outings. He's unlikely to join the Dodgers before July.

Blake Hawksworth (elbow) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment Friday with High-A Rancho Cucamonga.

Hawksworth had surgery in January to remove a bone spur and scar tissue from his throwing elbow and later required a second procedure to clear up an infection. The 29-year-old right-hander will likely require a lengthy rehab assignment, so he appears doubtful to join the Dodgers' bullpen prior to the All-Star break.

Blake Hawksworth (elbow) is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment at High-A Rancho Cucamonga next week.

Hawksworth threw a simulated game last Thursday, but will have to make notable progress to return before the All-Star break. He underwent surgery in January to remove a bone spur and scar tissue in his elbow.

Blake Hawksworth (elbow) is scheduled to make an appearance Thursday in an intrasquad game.

It will be his first taste of live action since undergoing surgery in January to remove bone spur and scar tissue from his throwing elbow. Hawksworth later developed an infection, which required a second procedure. The 29-year-old remains out indefinitely.

Dodgers placed RHP Blake Hawksworth on the 60-day disabled list with a right elbow injury.

Hawksworth underwent surgery this winter on his elbow to remove a bone spur and scar tissue, then required another procedure a few weeks later to clean up an infection. He's not expected to be ready until mid-May.

Blake Hawksworth (elbow) is not expected to be ready for major league action until mid-May.

Hawksworth underwent surgery this offseason to remove a bone spur and scar tissue fro his throwing elbow, then needed another procedure a few weeks later to clear out an infection. He will stay back in Arizona for extended spring training when the rest of the Dodgers head north.

Blake Hawksworth (elbow) has been ruled out for the start of the 2012 regular season.

Hawksworth recently underwent a cleanup procedure on his elbow and is a couple of weeks behind the other pitchers in Dodgers camp. He'll aim to return by late April.

Blake Hawksworth had his elbow surgery Wednesday.

The procedure, which was designed to clean up scar tissue and a bone spur in the right-hander's throwing elbow, was deemed a success. Hawksworth will begin rehabbing on Monday and is set to resume throwing in a month. He might not be ready by the start of the regular season but shouldn't miss more than a few weeks.

Blake Hawksworth will undergo arthroscopic surgery Wednesday to clean up scar tissue and a bone spur in his right elbow.

Tony Jackson of ESPN Los Angeles reports that he'll need 4-6 weeks to recover. Hawksworth, who turns 29 in March, posted a 4.08 ERA and a 43/17 K/BB ratio over 53 innings with the Dodgers last season.

Blake Hawksworth pitched a perfect seventh inning in the Dodgers' 3-1 setback to the Phillies on Monday night.

Despite not pitching for nearly a month due to a groin injury, Hawksworth showed no ill effects, throwing eight of 12 pitches for strikes. His victims included Raul Ibanez and Shane Victorino, so this certainly was a worthy test in his return to major league action.

Dodgers activated RHP Blake Hawksworth from the 15-day disabled list.

Hawksworth has been sidelined since May 10 with a strained right groin. The 28-year-old right-hander has a 3.12 ERA and 11/7 K/BB ratio over his first 17 1/3 innings with the Dodgers this season.

The Dodgers are expected to activate Blake Hawksworth (hip) from the disabled list Monday.

The Dodgers are finally getting a bit healthier. Hawksworth has been on the disabled list since May 15 with a strained right groin. He will return to long relief.

Blake Hawksworth aggravated his groin injury during a rehab appearance Wednesday for High-A Rancho Cucamonga.

Hawksworth underwent an MRI Friday, but the results are not yet known. It's probably safe to say he now won't be back with the Dodgers for at least a couple more weeks.

Dodgers placed RHP Blake Hawksworth on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right groin.

An MRI on Hawksworth's groin didn't show much, but he tried throwing a bullpen session Saturday and still had some discomfort. It's not clear at this point if how long he'll be out. Hawksworth has posted a 3.12 ERA and 1.21 WHIP over 17 1/3 innings for the Dodgers this season.

Blake Hawksworth (groin, hip) still felt discomfort after throwing a bullpen session Saturday.

Hawksworth hasn't pitched since Tuesday, when he tweaked his groin. The Dodgers are still hoping the reliever can avoid the DL, but he's clearly not close to a return.