Anna didn't report to the Twins' spring training complex Monday and informed the organization that he intends to retire, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Anna reached a minor-league agreement with Minnesota on Wednesday, Brandon Warne of Zone Coverage reports.

Anna signed a minor league contract with the Royals on Monday.

Anna was designated for assignment by the Cardinals on Sunday.

Anna was assigned to Triple-A Memphis on Sunday, MLB.com reports.

Anna went 1-2 with an RBI in Wednesday's spring training matchup with Atlanta.

Pirates claimed INF Dean Anna off waivers from the Yankees. The 27-year-old struggled during his cup of coffee with the Yankees earlier this season, slashing a mere .136/.200/.318 in his 25 plate appearances. He'll function as organizational depth for the Pirates.

Yankees designated INF Dean Anna for assignment. Anna hit .136/.200/.318 in 25 plate appearances with the Yankees earlier this season. The 27-year-old will likely pass through waivers and head back to Triple-A.

Yankees optioned INF Dean Anna to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Anna was sent out in order for the Yankees to add some bullpen depth. The 27-year-old made the Opening Day roster and hit .136 (3-for-22) with one home run and one double in 12 games.

Dean Anna hit his first major league home run Thursday against the Red Sox. It was a blast to right field off Clay Buchholz. Anna drew his second start at second base in place of Brian Roberts tonight. He's also started at shortstop once. His playing time will remain pretty limited as long as Roberts and Derek Jeter stay healthy.