Prince Fielder announced on Wednesday that he can no longer physically play baseball.

He is still recovering from his second spinal fusion surgery in the past three years.

"The doctors told me since I had two spinal fusions, I can't play Major League Baseball anymore," Fielder said in a press conference organized by the Texas Rangers.

"So I want to just thank my teammates and the coaching staff. I'm going to really miss those guys. They're a lot a fun. I've been in a big league clubhouse since I was their age," he said, motioning toward his sons. "To not be able to play is going to be tough."