Hochevar (shoulder) announced Monday that he's retired from the MLB, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports.

Hochevar's (shoulder) agent, Scott Boras, said Tuesday that his client isn't ready to retire and is hopeful to pitch again in the majors, Rustin Dodd of The Kansas City Star reports.

Royals declined their $7 million dollar option on Luke Hochevar.

Luke Hochevar (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list.