Cozens announced Tuesday via his personal Twitter account that he has elected to retire from professional baseball in order to pursue opportunities in the NFL.

The Brewers reassigned Cozens to their minor-league camp Tuesday.

Cozens reached an agreement on a contract with the Brewers on Thursday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training.

Cozens will be a part of the Rays' 60-man player pool this season, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Cozens (foot) will start in right field and will bat eighth in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.

Cozens (foot) signed to a two-year minor-league deal with the Rays on Saturday, Josh Tolentino of The Athletic reports.

Cozens (foot) was released by the Phillies on Saturday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Cozens (foot) was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Wednesday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Cozens underwent season-ending foot surgery, Tom Housenick of the Morning Call reports.

Cozens was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.