Smith announced his retirement from professional baseball Wednesday, Excel Baseball reports.

Smith was released by the Twins on Friday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Smith was designated for assignment by the Twins on Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

Smith (back) was activated from the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

Smith (back) could be activated from the injured list Tuesday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Smith (upper trapezius) will travel with the Twins on the upcoming six-game road trip and could be activated during the trip, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

The Twins placed Smith on the 15-day injured list Sunday with upper trapezius tightness.

Smith was placed on the injured list with an undisclosed injury Saturday, Corey Brock of The Athletic reports.