Fowler announced his retirement from baseball Tuesday.

Fowler requested and was granted his release from the Blue Jays on Tuesday, Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca reports.

Fowler (knee) was activated by Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday.

Fowler (knee) has begun playing in simulated games at the Blue Jays' player development site, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Fowler agreed to a minor-league contract with the Blue Jays on Wednesday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Fowler (knee) said Friday that he's ahead of schedule in his recovery, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Fowler (knee) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

The Angels announced Sunday that Fowler suffered an ACL tear in his left knee after exiting Friday's 7-1 win over the Blue Jays, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. He's expected to undergo season-ending surgery at a later date.

Fowler was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left knee sprain Saturday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Fowler (knee) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.