Here are a few Monday evening PRO Rumors:

• Former Cincinnati Red infielder and outfielder Ryan Freel has retired. Freel, 34, has played with the Blue Jays, Reds, Orioles, Cubs and Royals in his 8 year career. He has a lifetime .268/.354/.369. You can see his complete contract history and statistics here. (Mike Ashmore, Somerset Patriots beat writer)
• The Philadelphia Phillies have designated infielder Wilson Valdez for assisgnment. (MLB.com Transactions).
• The Cincinnati Reds have signed 25-year-old Cuban outfielder Felix Perez to a Minor League deal for $550,000. (Official Reds Twitter)
• Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports says that you shouldn’t be surprised if Rocco Baldelli makes a comeback with the Tampa Bay Rays this year. He’s currently, working with the Rays as a special assistant in the team’s front office and is taking batting practice with the Rays.