Whit Merrifield called Kansas City a "second home to my family and I" in announcing his retirement on Tuesday. Merrifield spent parts of his first seven major league seasons with the Royals, starting in 2016.

Former Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield announced his retirement from baseball on Tuesday. He made the announcement on social media through his agency, Warner Sports Media.

Former Kansas City Royals infielder Whit Merrifield offers an explanation about his decision to step away from the game of baseball.