Chicago White Sox slugger Yermin Mercedes appeared to announce his retirement Wednesday night, writing "it's over" in an Instagram post while removing all photos and tags connected to the MLB club from his profile.
Jeff PassanIn an Instagram post, Yermin Mercedes, an April sensation with the Chicago White Sox, says he's stepping "away from baseball for a while ... it's over." <br><br>Mercedes was sent to AAA earlier this month and had been playing well, hitting .309/.377/.655. <a href="https://t.co/11P6EgpiKn">pic.twitter.com/11P6EgpiKn</a>
Mercedes, 28, was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on June 2 after struggling to rediscover the power that made him an instant fan favorite with the White Sox.