Kevin Pillar: Everything you need to know

Pillar announced his retirement from professional baseball Wednesday in his appearance on the "Foul Territory" podcast. Pillar put up a .465 OPS in 20 games with the Rangers earlier this season before being released. The 36-year-old played parts of 13 big-league seasons for 10 different teams, finishing with a .255/.293/.405 batting line, 114 home runs and 111 stolen bases.

Pillar was released by the Rangers on Saturday. Pillar was DFA'd by the Rangers this past Sunday, and the 36-year-old outfielder will test the open market rather than remain in the organization. Pillar slashed .209/.209/.256 with one home run and three RBI in 43 plate appearances prior to his exit from the Rangers' 40-man roster. He should garner interest from teams looking to add veteran depth to its outfield.

The Rangers designated Pillar for assignment Sunday. The veteran outfielder is being jettisoned from the 26-man active roster and 40-man roster to create room for Alejandro Osuna, who was promoted from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday with Joc Pederson (hand) heading to the injured list. Pillar earned a spot on the Rangers' Opening Day roster and saw action in 20 games, producing a .209/.209/.256 slash line in 43 plate appearances.