Furcal announced his retirement Tuesday.

Furcal appeared in just nine major league games since 2012 as he attempted to work his way back this season within the Royals organization, but will end his quest after just three games at the Double-A level. He'll end his career as a .281 hitter with 314 stolen bases and a world series ring from his 2011 campaign with the Cardinals.

Furcal (hamstring) re-signed with the Royals on Wednesday, Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star reports.

Furcal had been released by the Royals just the day before, but the intention had apparently been to bring him back. The 37-year-old is still rehabbing from a torn hamstring and will likely begin the year in the minors.

Furcal was released by the Royals on Tuesday.

Furcal was with the club for just over two weeks as he had signed a minor-league deal on March 16, but he'll now have to look for another opportunity to continue his career. The 37-year-old tore his hamstring over the offseason so he likely won't be ready for the start of the season anyway and it's possible he'll have to accept a role in the minors wherever he lands next.

Furcal (hamstring) signed a minor-league deal with the Royals on Monday, Andy McCullough of the Kansas City Star reports.

Furcal suffered a torn hamstring in December, and will continue to rehab in the Royals' minor league camp. The 37-year-old struggled in limited MLB action last season, and coming off the hamstring injury, it's possible he'll end up staying in the minors for the majority of the season.

Furcal has a torn hamstring and will miss the Dominican Winter League playoffs, ESPNDeportes.com reports.

The hamstring woes continue for Furcal, who was limited to just nine games with Miami last season due to a left hamstring injury. Now 37, Furcal may struggle to find a major league job until he proves he's recovered from his latest setback.

Furcal has elected to become a free agent, Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reports.

A hamstring injury cost the 36-year-old Furcal nearly the entire season, as he was only able to participate in nine games. In 35 at-bats, Furcal hit only .171 with a triple and two RBI. At this point, his major league career could be over, though he'll look to catch on with another organization in need of veteran depth.

Furcal (hamstring) will not play again this season, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.

Furcal hoped he would be able to return this season, but he has decided to undergo surgery on his injured hamstring next week, and will not play again in 2014. Furcal has dealt with injury issues for years, but he was still able to earn a one-year, $3.5 million contract last offseason, so it remains to be seen what his next step will be once he recovers from next week's procedure.

Rafael Furcal (hamstring) has yet to resume baseball activities.

Furcal has been on the shelf since mid-June following another hamstring injury. The veteran infielder is no safe bet to return at all this season.

Marlins transferred 2B Rafael Furcal from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

It's the second time Furcal has been on the 60-day DL this season due to leg issues. He's being transferred there this time in order to clear space on the 40-man roster for the addition of Jordany Valdespin.

Marlins manager Mike Redmond said Monday that Rafael Furcal (hamstring) will miss "a significant amount of time."

Furcal actually tore part of his left hamstring muscle behind the knee, so it's not your garden variety hamstring strain. "He's done for quite a bit of time," Redmond said. "I'm not sure how long. ... It's a significant amount of time." Furcal has been limited to just nine games this season due to leg issues and it sounds like he won't be back until well into the second half, if he returns at all.

Marlins placed 2B Rafael Furcal on the 15-day disabled list with a left hamstring strain Saturday.

Furcal left Saturday's game after grounding into a third-inning double play. He has appeared in only nine games for Miami this year.

Rafael Furcal was diagnosed with a hamstring cramp.

Furcal left Saturday's game against the Mets after grounding into a third-inning doubleplay. He is considered day-to-day. Jeff Baker replaced him at second base.

Rafael Furcal left Saturday's game against the Mets with an apparent hamstring injury.

Furcal pulled up lame after grounding into a doubleplay to end the bottom of the third inning. Jeff Baker was at second base to open the top of the fourth. Furcal, 36, has appeared in just nine games this year for Miami.

Rafael Furcal went 0-for-4 in Thursday's loss to the Mets.

Furcal's struggles at the plate continue, as he has logged only five hits (all singles) in 31 plate appearances since making his season debut on June 13. The 36-year-old had been out of the majors since August 2012, so the rust is not exactly shocking, the Marlins are hoping the veteran can improve on his .172/.226/.172 slash line.

Rafael Furcal went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's win over the Cubs.

Furcal scored the Marlins' first run of the game, and he delivered a two-run single in the fourth inning. The runs batted in were his first of the season. The 36-year-old owns a .227 batting average through five games, but he's 5-for-16 since going 0-for-6 in his first start of the season.

Rafael Furcal went 0-for-6 with a walk and a run scored in his season debut Friday against the Pirates.

The Marlins gave Furcal a one-year, $3.5 million contract over the winter with the idea of using him as their starting second baseman and leadoff man, but injuries have kept him sidelined until now. We're not convinced he'll hold up for long, but he's worth a flier in deeper leagues as long as he's healthy.

Marlins activated 2B Rafael Furcal from the 60-day disabled list.

Furcal is finally making his Marlins debut Friday, as he's at second base and leading off versus Jeff Locke and the Pirates. The veteran infielder has been sidelined all season with groin and hamstring injuries after missing all of 2013 following Tommy John surgery.

Rafael Furcal (groin, hamstring) could make his Marlins' debut as soon as this weekend.

Furcal, who has been out all season with groin and hamstring injuries, has played in five straight rehab games with Double-A Jacksonville and not had any issues. He'll play in a couple more games with High-A Jupiter before possibly being activated. "I don't know when that day is coming, but it is probably coming soon," manager Mike Redmond said. "It was coming soon about a month ago, too, and it didn't. I think it's safe to say coming soon."

Marlins transferred INF Rafael Furcal from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

Furcal has been out all season with groin and hamstring injuries. The veteran was signed to a one-year, $3.5 million free agent contract this winter to serve as the Marlins' primary second baseman, but his debut is nowhere in sight. Furcal hasn't appeared in a major league game since August 30, 2012.

Rafael Furcal (hamstring, groin) recently received a cortisone shot.

Furcal originally began the year on the DL with a left hamstring injury, but he suffered a right groin strain during his rehab process and hasn't played since he aggravated the injury earlier this month. He's not quite ready for baseball activities and there's no timetable for him to join the Marlins.