Haren briefly considered coming out of retirement this week with the news that LAD's Brett Anderson would miss a good chunk of the season with a back injury, MLB.com reports.

Haren officially retired Thursday, Sports Illustrated reports.

Haren said that he'll retire from baseball after the Cubs complete their postseason run, ESPN Chicago's Jesse Rogers reports.

Haren (10-9) blanked the Reds over 7.1 innings in a 4-1 victory Tuesday, surrendering only three hits and striking out six.

Haren allowed three runs (one earned) on three hits, he did not walk a batter, and struck out two over 4.1 innings against the Cardinals on Friday afternoon.

Haren's next start has been pushed back to Sunday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN Chicago reports.

Haren (9-9) earned the win Monday at St. Louis, allowing no runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five over seven innings.

Haren allowed two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out four over five innings, but received no decision Tuesday against the Reds.

Haren (8-9) gave up five runs in 6.1 innings in a loss to the Giants on Thursday. He struck out four while allowing six hits and three walks.

Haren came away with a no-decision Saturday, allowing four runs on six hits over 4.1 innings while striking out three.