Veteran center fielder Jim Edmonds has decided to call it a career, according to Rick Hummel of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. It appears that Edmonds’ recovery from a foot injury has not improved as he expected which prompted his decision to retire.

Earlier this month, Edmonds agreed to a Minor League deal with the Cardinals, and he was hoping to continue his career in the city that he had proven success in.

Despite the Minor League deal, the 40-year old was not 100% sure he would be able to compete at a high level.

Edmonds unexpectedly came out of retirement this past winter when he signed a Minor League deal with the Milwaukee Brewers. He was traded to the Cincinnati Reds in August to help the team make a post season run.