NEW YORK -- Jay Bruce had seen enough. Having made the New York Yankees' Opening Day roster, he couldn't stomach his poor start to the season.
So the three-time All-Star outfielder decided to retire at age 34 after Sunday's 4-2 loss to Tampa Bay.
"Just the consistent underperformance for me," he said. "Felt like I wasn't able to do it at a level that was acceptable for myself."
Bruce informed Yankees manager Aaron Boone of his decision during a 20-minute meeting in the manager's office on Friday, then made a public announcement before Sunday's game.