3-Time MLB All-Star Is Retiring Again After Announcing Comeback 2 Months Ago

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Earlier this summer, the baseball world learned Daniel Murphy was attempting a surprising comeback.

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Murphy initially retired from baseball in 2021, but came out of retirement with the hopes of making it back to the big leagues.

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He eventually signed with the Los Angeles Angels on a minor league contract.

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Just two months later, though, Murphy is walking away from the game.

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His current minor league team issued a statement announcing his retirement.

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"From Jacksonville to Salt Lake and everywhere in between, thank you for making us part of your baseball story.

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Enjoy your retirement, Murph," the Salt Lake Bees said in a message.

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Murphy was hitting .295 for the Bees with one homer and 25 RBIs in 40 games before announcing his retirement.

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