has decided to "step away from baseball," and the Rays have placed the outfielder on the restricted list, the team announced Thursday.
"The Rays fully support Colby's decision to step away from baseball. We are thankful for his contributions to our team, and we wish him and his family the best as they move forward," the Rays said in a statement. "Respecting the privacy of Colby and his family, the Rays will have no further comment."
Rasmus had been on the disabled list since June 23 dealing with left hip tendinitis. The 30-year-old, who signed with Tampa Bay as a free agent last offseason, was hitting .