Dallas Braden has told Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle that he will retire.

Braden is just 30 years old, but he's been unable to recover from multiple shoulder surgeries. He had been slated to throw for potentially interested teams at some point in January, but that obviously won't happen now. "There is nothing left in there, it's just a shredded mess," Braden said. "I left my arm on the mound at the Coliseum, and I'm OK with that." Braden has a perfect game on his resume and retires with a career 4.16 ERA over parts of five seasons.

Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that Dallas Braden will host a showcase for interested teams at some point in January.

The 30-year-old southpaw is recovering from shoulder surgery. His injury woes have kept him out of major league action since April of 2011. While he had proven to be an effective starter before the injury, he'll likely have to settle for an incentive-laden minor league contract this winter.

Dallas Braden (shoulder) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday and reported good control.

But his fastball was only mid-80s. Braden hasn't pitched in a major league game since April 2011 due to shoulder problems and will almost certainly have to settle for a minor league contract this winter. The left-hander threw the 19th perfect game in MLB history on May 9, 2010 against the Rays.

Yahoo! Sports' Tim Brown reports that Dallas Braden (shoulder) intends to pitch in 2014 and will likely have a workout or two for interested teams this winter.

It's not clear at this point when those workouts would occur. Braden hasn't pitched since April of 2011 due to shoulder issues, but the 30-year-old isn't ready to give up on his career. He'll surely have to settle for a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training.

Dallas Braden has elected to become a free agent.

Braden was outrighted off the A's 40-man roster on Tuesday and refused an assignment to Triple-A Sacramento. The 29-year-old lefty has made only three starts since the opening of the 2011 season due to shoulder issues. He may have to settle for a minor league deal this winter.

Dallas Braden is expected to be non-tendered this offseason.

Braden underwent surgery in late August to repair a torn rotator cuff in his left shoulder and is hoping to be 100 percent healthy by the All-Star break. Coming off a significant injury, he figures to be re-signed on a minor league contract.

Dallas Braden (shoulder) is hoping to be 100 percent healthy by the All-Star break next season.

Braden underwent surgery in late August to repair a torn rotator cuff in his left shoulder -- an injury he suffered while rehabbing from a capsule procedure. The left-hander seems likely to be non-tendered by the A's this winter. He told reporters on Sunday evening that he would be open to returning on a minor league contract.

Dallas Braden (shoulder) has yet to resume baseball activities, and remains without a timetable.

Dallas Braden (shoulder) had a bullpen session cut short Friday due to a left groin strain.

The A's haven't commented on how far this might set Braden back, but Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle says it "could jeopardize" the lefty's potential return in September. The good news is that Braden's surgically-repaired shoulder is fine, and with the A's in playoff contention, the odds that he would make any meaningful starts down the stretch probably were long, anyway.

Dallas Braden (shoulder) threw a successful 20-pitch live batting practice session Friday in Arizona.

Braden's next step will involve being cleared for a rehab assignment. It sounds like his latest recovery is going as planned, and, barring a setback, he should be an option for the starting rotation in early September.

Dallas Braden (shoulder) tossed a successful 33-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday afternoon.

Braden will now head down to the A's spring training complex in Arizona to begin facing live hitters. He could be an option for the Oakland rotation in early September.

Dallas Braden (shoulder) had another successful bullpen session Saturday.

Braden has altered his delivery a bit in order to relieve stress on his surgically-repaired left shoulder. The A's have the luxury of taking it slowly with Braden given how well their rotation has pitched. He probably won't be a candidate to start for them until September.

Dallas Braden (shoulder) "bounced off the mound" following a successful 40-pitch bullpen session Tuesday.

It's clear Braden is excited with how his rehab is progressing. A rehab assignment should come before long, and a return sometime in August seems possible at this time.

Dallas Braden (shoulder) threw a successful 40-pitch bullpen session on Friday evening.

He noted no pain in his shoulder afterwards, and will repeat the exercise again on Tuesday. If all goes well, Braden could soon progress to a minor league rehab assignment. The lefty anticipates joining the A's at some point before the end of August.

Dallas Braden (shoulder) felt good Tuesday, a day after his first bullpen session since he had a setback during spring training.

Braden said he felt no different than he would after he played catch. The lefty is still a long ways away, but he's feeling optimistic about his progress and hopes to make an impact sometime during the second half.

Dallas Braden (shoulder) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Monday.

It's the first time he's thrown from a mound since he had a setback during spring training. A's manager Bob Melvin said Braden, who threw all fastballs, looked "real good," and he's still expecting the lefty to contribute later this season. He won't be counted on until sometime in August, at the earliest.

Dallas Braden (shoulder) has currently halted his throwing program.

Braden had been playing catch often, but the A's have decided he needs to build up more shoulder strength before throwing again. He remains without a timetable for return, but we almost surely won't see him before the All-Star break.

Dallas Braden (shoulder) has played catch several times this week, but Athletics manager Bob Melvin said the left-hander is not yet on a throwing program.

It's not clear when he'll begin one, but it shouldn't be far off. Braden, who is coming back from major shoulder surgery, was shut down from throwing for more than a month after a setback at the end of spring training. He's without a timetable.

Dallas Braden (shoulder) played catch from 60 feet Monday.

It's the first time he's thrown in a month after he had a setback in his recovery from shoulder surgery. Braden remains without a timetable, and at this point we'd be surprised if he contributes anything noteworthy before the All-Star break.

Athletics manager Bob Melvin said Dallas Braden (shoulder) is close to resuming throwing.

Braden experienced a setback at the end of spring training in his recovery from shoulder surgery. He has no timetable, and will probably have to make some notable progress soon if he wants to make it back before the All-Star break.