Lowrie announced his retirement from baseball Thursday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Lowrie was released by the A's on Thursday.

Lowrie was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Wednesday.

Lowrie is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels.

Lowrie is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels.

Lowrie (shoulder), activated from the injured list earlier in the day, served as the designated hitter and went 1-for-4 in a loss to the Angels on Tuesday.