Scott Rolen has declined Cincinnati's invitation to attend spring training, but stopped short of saying he's ready to retire.

Rolen, who turns 38 on April 4, had been mulling an offer to fill a reserve role with the Reds.

He's been limited each of the last three seasons by chronic problems with his left shoulder and back spasms.

"Right now, I'm simply not ready to make a commitment," Rolen said, in a statement released by the team. "I would like to leave my options open, without closing any doors. I am looking forward to all of the challenges, both personally and professionally, I will face in the future."