Litsch (shoulder) announced his retirement Thursday on his personal Twitter account reports.

Litsch, 29, hadn't played affiliate ball since the 2011 due to shoulder injuries that ultimately ended his career. The right-hander spent his entire career as a member of the Blue Jays organization, posting a 27-27 record, 4.16 ERA and 1.31 WHIP over 418 big-league innings.

Chris Cotillo of MLBDailyDish.com reports that Jesse Litsch is considering retirement.

Litsch has had four surgeries on his pitching arm after a platelet-rich plasma injection caused an infection. He's mulling whether or not to undergo a fifth procedure or possibly pursue coaching/scouting opportunities. Litsch hasn't pitched in a major league game since 2011.

Jesse Litsch is currently awaiting a donor cadaver for bone graft surgery on his throwing arm.

Assuming a suitable donor is found soon, it will be Litsch's third surgery in a year's time. It's essentially a last-ditch effort to save his playing career, as the procedure will graft bone and cartilage onto the back of his right arm and shoulder to compensate for cartilage lost through an infection earlier this year. The procedure is typically reserved for older people, so there's no telling whether his arm will be able to hold up with the rigors of throwing a baseball. His quality of life will be improved, at the very least.

Jesse Litsch could need another surgery to address an infection in his pitching shoulder.

Litsch underwent an emergency operation back in March to address an infection caused by a platelet-rich plasma injection. But, he still has pain when throwing from 60-70 feet, so he'll visit a cartilage specialist later this month to see if another operation will be require. The 27-year-old realizes that it's possibly a career-ending situation. "You have to be a realist when it comes to this stuff," Listch said. "When your arm is telling you that you can't throw, you have to fix me or I can't really do what you're asking me to do, you definitely start thinking."

Jesse Litsch has opted for free agency.

Litsch declined an outright assignment to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednedsay and will instead try his hand on the open market. The 27-year-old right-hander hasn't pitched since the 2011 season due to arm troubles and will likely have to settle for a minor league contract.

Jesse Litsch said on 590 The Fan in Toronto that he is done for the season following biceps tendon surgery.

Just the latest development in a year Litsch would like to forget. The 27-year-old right-hander was originally shut down during spring training with shoulder inflammation. He developed an infection in the area following an injection of platelet-rich plasma, which required emergency arthroscopic surgery. This latest procedure, which consisted of putting his biceps tendon back in place, will keep him out until 2013.

Jesse Litsch said precautionary tests have confirmed that the infection in his shoulder is gone.

Good news. Litsch required emergency arthroscopic surgery in early March after developing an infection following an injection of platelet-rich plasma in his right shoulder. The infection somehow got worse from there, which led to the 27-year-old right-hander saying that he may never play again, but he appears to finally be making some progress.

Jesse Litsch told Sportsnet's Barry Davis that his shoulder infection has become "career threatening."

The infection developed around Litsch's surgical wound in March and has only gotten worse despite efforts (including a second procedure) to correct it. He's on the 60-day disabled list and remains out indefinitely. The 27-year-old has a 4.16 ERA in 88 career appearances.

Jesse Litsch (shoulder) has yet to resume throwing.

Litsch required surgery in early-March to remove an infection from his surgically-repaired right shoulder. He has experienced improved range of motion in the shoulder, but there's no timetable for his return.

Blue Jays manager John Farrell said Monday that Jesse Litsch (shoulder) is likely out 8-12 weeks.

Litsch underwent a procedure this weekend to remove an infection from his surgically-repaired right shoulder. He won't be cleared to throw for at least six weeks, and may need a full month after that to get tuned up for major league action. The 29-year-old posted a 4.44 ERA and 66/28 K/BB ratio in 75 innings last season.

Jesse Litsch will be sidelined six weeks after having surgery to clean out an infection caused by an injection in his right shoulder.

Litsch had the injection in hopes that it would calm down some inflammation. Assuming the inflammation is no longer an issue after the six weeks, the right-hander could be ready to join the Blue Jays bullpen sometime in April. The 29-year-old posted a 4.44 ERA and 66/28 K/BB ratio across 75 innings last season.

Jesse Litsch has been shut down for the next seven days due to inflammation in his shoulder.

Litsch paid a visit to Dr. James Andrews on Monday and was recommended rest. If the situation doesn't improve after seven days off, the Jays will examine the issue further. Litsch, 29, posted a 4.44 ERA and 66/28 K/BB ratio across 75 innings last season.

Blue Jays and RHP Jesse Litsch avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $975,000 contract.

Listch was arbitration-eligible for the second time this winter. The 29-year-old earned $830,000 this past season while posting a 4.44 ERA and 66/28 K/BB ratio over 75 innings. He was more effective as a reliever and will likely find himself in the bullpen in 2012.

Jesse Litsch pitched 2 2/3 innings of one-run ball on Wednesday en route to his first career save.

He gave up two hits and struck out two without walking a batter, lowering his ERA to 4.33. With the Blue Jays up five runs to start the ninth inning, normal closer Jon Rauch simply was not needed.

Blue Jays recalled RHP Jesse Litsch from Triple-A Las Vegas.

Litsch had been working as a starter at Vegas, but he will operate as a long reliver out of the Toronto bullpen. The right-hander has a 4.66 ERA on the season.

The Blue Jays will decide between Zach Stewart, Jesse Litsch and Brad Mills to make Saturday's start against the Rangers.

The spot was vacated when Jo-Jo Reyes was designated for assignment. "The same names that we discussed earlier are still being discussed," manager John Farrell said. "Jesse, Zach, Mills are the three. We don't anticipate Saturday's starter coming from outside the organization, at least at this point." Litsch pitched for Triple-A Las Vegas Monday, so he would be on turn to pitch Saturday. Farrell referred to him as a "strong candidate," so he could be the favorite for the gig.

Blue Jays activated RHP Jesse Litsch from the 15-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Las Vegas.

Litsch's 30-day rehab stint expired, forcing Toronto to make this decision. Litsch rebounded with six shutout innings in his last rehab start after giving up 16 runs over the previous two outings. He posted a 4.66 ERA in eight starts for Toronto before landing on the shelf.

The Blue Jays will have to make a decision on Jesse Litsch (shoulder) Sunday, as his 30-day rehab stint is set to expire.

He's expected to be optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas, though the Jays haven't ruled out him rejoining the big club. Litsch rebounded with six shutout innings in his last rehab starter after giving up 16 runs over the previous two outings. He posted a 4.66 ERA in eight starts for Toronto before landing on the DL.

Jesse Litsch (shoulder) is scheduled to make up his postponed minor league rehab start Monday.

Sunday's appearance was rained out. Litsch will make another start for Las Vegas on Saturday before potentially returning to the majors after the All-Star break. He's been out since mid-May with a shoulder impingement.

Jesse Litsch (shoulder) had his scheduled Sunday rehab start postponed due to rain.

The Blue Jays will probably ask him to give it another shot early this week. Litsch has been on the disabled list since mid-May with a right shoulder impingement.