Chance Ruffin announced his retirement from professional baseball on Saturday.

Ruffin was a first round selection of the Tigers in the 2010 draft. The 25-year-old right-hander had been pitching for the Mariners at Triple-A Tacoma where he posted a 5.31 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 50/25 K/BB ratio over 61 innings.

Mariners sent RHP Chance Ruffin outright to Triple-A Tacoma.

Ruffin was designated for assignment by the Mariners last week and passed through waivers without drawing a claim. The 25-year-old right-hander has a 5.60 ERA in 24 career major league plate appearances.

Mariners designated RHP Chance Ruffin for assignment.

Ruffin, 25, owned a 3.91 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in 112 2/3 innings between Double-A and Triple-A this past season. The former first-round pick was cleared from the 40-man roster to make room for Franklin Gutierrez.

Mariners recalled RHP Chance Ruffin from Triple-A Tacoma.

Ruffin posted a 3.91 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 82/29 K/BB ratio in 112 2/3 innings this season between Double-A and Triple-A. He will serve as a long reliever for the M's.

Mariners optioned RHP Chance Ruffin to Triple-A Tacoma.

Ruffin struggled in Cactus League play, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks over three innings. Despite his struggles last year at Triple-A (5.99 ERA), he remains an intriguing bullpen arm.

Mariners recalled RHP Chance Ruffin from Triple-A Tacoma.

Ruffin spent all year at Triple-A, posting a 5.99 ERA over 50 appearances. Despite the struggles, he remains a big part of the Mariners' long-term bullpen plans.

Mariners optioned RHP Chance Ruffin to Triple-A Tacoma.

Ruffin was a little shaky this spring, allowing six runs on nine hits over six innings while striking out three and walking three. Still, the 23-year-old right-hander should be a big part of the Mariners' bullpen before long.

Mariners acquired RHP Chance Ruffin from the Tigers to complete last month's Doug Fister trade.

Ruffin was a supplemental first-round pick last June and didn't sign with the Tigers until mid-August, so he was a "player to be named later" until now. The 22-year-old right-hander had a cup of coffee with the Tigers last month and has an impressive 2.03 ERA and 60 strikeouts over 48 2/3 innings in the minor leagues. He will join the Mariners' bullpen immediately.

According to Jason A. Churchill of Prospect Insider, the Mariners will acquire right-hander Chance Ruffin from the Tigers as the player to be named later in the Doug Fister trade.

The assumption was that the Mariners would either acquire Ruffin or left-hander Drew Smyly to complete the deal. Since Ruffin was selected in the 2010 First-Year Player Draft, he cannot be a part of any trade until August 15. The 22-year-old right-hander has a 2.00 ERA over 40 relief appearances in the minors, averaging 11.4 K/9 and 4.2 BB/9. He made his major league debut last month and projects as a set-up man or closer in the long-term.

Tigers optioned RHP Chance Ruffin to Triple-A Toledo.

Ruffin had a brief stay, allowing two runs over 3 2/3 innings across two appearances. The 2010 sandwich round pick will make way for Daniel Schlereth but should be back in September, if not before.

Tigers recalled RHP Chance Ruffin from Triple-A Toledo.

Ruffin was thrown into the fire immediately on Monday night against the White Sox and gave up three hits (including a pair of solo homers) over 1 2/3 innings. The 2010 supplemental first-round pick had a 2.09 ERA and 55/20 K/BB ratio over 43 innings between Double-A Erie and Triple-A Toledo. Shaky debut aside, he should help the Tigers' bullpen.

According to beat writer Chris Iott, the Tigers plan to call up 2010 supplemental first-round pick RHP Chance Ruffin.

The former University of Texas star has certainly earned the promotion, posting a 2.09 ERA and 11.5 K/9 over 39 games across Double-A and Triple-A. He has the kind of stuff and mentality that a team looks for in a future closer. RHP Lester Oliveros is expected to be demoted to make room on the 25-man roster.