Chris Davis Announces Retirement From MLB.<br />Chris Davis Announces Retirement From MLB.<br />Chris Davis Announces Retirement From MLB.<br />On Aug. 12, the 35-year-old Orioles first baseman announced his retirement after 13 seasons.<br />On Aug. 12, the 35-year-old Orioles first baseman announced his retirement after 13 seasons.<br />Davis said a hip injury <br />played a role in his decision.<br />After an extended time dealing with my injury and recent hip surgery, I informed the Orioles about my decision to retire effective today, Chris Davis, via statement.<br />I want to thank the Orioles partnership group, led by the Angelos family, the Orioles organization, my teammates <br />and coaches, .., Chris Davis, via statement.<br />The University of Maryland Children's Hospital with whom I will continue to be involved following my retirement and, <br />of course, Birdland, Chris Davis, via statement.<br />Thank you all for the many memories that I will cherish forever, Chris Davis, via statement.<br />Davis had one year left on his seven-year $161 million contract, but he will not forfeit his remaining salary.<br />Davis had one year left on his seven-year $161 million contract, but he will not forfeit his remaining salary.<br />That money will <br />be paid to him <br />over several years.<br />Davis' exit leaves the franchise <br />with an extra roster spot <br />to fill next season
