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Holt announced his retirement from professional baseball Thursday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. Holt had a .579 OPS in 77 games with the Rangers last season but didn't see the field in 2022 after he failed to make Atlanta's roster for Opening Day. In addition to his stint with Texas, the 34-year-old spent most of his 10-year career in Boston but also saw action with the Pirates, Brewers and Nationals. He had a .262/.332/.362 slash line with 25 home runs, 234 RBI, 316 runs and 41 steals in 751 games.
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Holt was released by Atlanta on Thursday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. Holt was in camp as a non-roster invitee and was trying to win a bench spot, but he was granted his release after it became apparent he wouldn't beat out either of Phil Gosselin or Pat Valaika for a utility infield job. Holt will now look elsewhere to find a job, but getting an opportunity in the majors may prove difficult, especially with spring training winding down. He's heading into his age-34 season and has hit .209/.281/.291 over the last two years.
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Holt agreed to a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Sunday that includes an invite to big-league camp, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. Holt played in 77 games for Texas last season and posted a .579 OPS in 260 plate appearances. He'll compete for a bench role as a utility player with Atlanta.
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Holt (illness) was activated off the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday. Holt wound up missing three weeks while on the injured list. His playing time had already started to slip in August, and with the Rangers nowhere near the playoff picture, it's likely he spends most of the remainder of the schedule on the bench while the team gives at-bats to younger options.
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Holt (illness) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday. Holt will likely require a few games in the minors to get his timing back at the plate after he was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Aug. 23 following his positive test for the virus. Once he's reinstated, Holt will likely fill a utility role in the Texas infield.
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