After 16 major league seasons, Evan Longoria is officially hanging up his spikes–and doing so where it all began.

The three-time All-Star officially calls it quits, more than one year after his last appearance in a major league game.

Evan Longoria retires after officially signing a one-day contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, the team he played for to begin his career.

Few players have been as impactful to the Tampa Bay Rays franchise as Evan Longoria. Few Rays players are still as fondly remembered.

The Tampa Bay Rays announced on Monday that franchise icon Evan Longoria is set to retire from Major League Baseball. Longoria will be signing a one-day contract on June 7 to officially retire as a member of the Rays. Cue the violins 🎻 Longo returns on June 7 to officially retire as a Tampa Bay Ray. pic.twitter.com/p0Ji0I4nyh