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Ryan Goins: Announces retirement
Ryan Goins announced his retirement from baseball Tuesday.Goins hadn't appeared in a major-league game since 2020 and did not play at any level of pro ball in 2023. The 35-year-old infielder finishes with a career .228/.278/.333 batting line in 555 big-league games spread between the Blue Jays, Royals and White Sox.
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Royals' Ryan Goins: Headed back to Kansas City
Ryan Goins signed a minor-league contract with the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday.It's something of a homecoming for Goins, who played for the Royals in 2018. Goins has spent the last two seasons at Triple-A Gwinnett in the Braves organization and is likely headed to Triple-A Omaha to start 2023. The veteran infielder will turn 35 in a couple weeks.
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Ryan Goins: Headed to free agency
Ryan Goins became a free agent Monday.Goins lost his place on the 40-man roster in August after Ehire Adrianza returned from illness, and he ultimately cleared waivers to finish out the season at Triple-A Gwinnett. He appeared in 90 contests at Triple-A in 2022, slashing .216/.244/.256 with 25 RBI and 22 runs scored.
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Braves' Ryan Goins: Clears waivers
Atlanta outrighted Ryan Goins to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.Goins is expected to report to Gwinnett after he officially cleared waivers, a development that doesn't come as a surprise given his status as a light-hitting 34-year-old journeyman infielder. During his recent six-day stint in the majors with Atlanta, Goins didn't log a plate appearance.
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Braves' Ryan Goins: Loses 40-man spot
Atlanta designated Ryan Goins for assignment Monday.As anticipated, Goins' stay on the 40-man roster was a brief one, as he lost his spot Monday with Atlanta bringing back Ehire Adrianza (illness) from the 10-day injured list. While serving as a utility man during his six-day stint with Atlanta, the 34-year-old Goins didn't see any game action.
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Braves' Ryan Goins: Returns to majors
Atlanta selected Ryan Goins' contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.The addition of Goins provides Atlanta with a utility option in the infield after Ehire Adrianza (illness) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list over the weekend before being transferred to the 10-day IL. Vaughn Grissom, Dansby Swanson and Austin Riley are still expected to see the overwhelming majority of starts at second base, shortstop and third base, respectively, so Goins' opportunities with Atlanta are likely to be scarce while he's up with the club. The 34-year-old was hitting .220/.249/.271 in 250 plate appearances at Gwinnett this season.
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Braves' Ryan Goins: In camp with Atlanta
Ryan Goins signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Sunday, which includes an invite to big-league camp.Goins was in the organization last season at Triple-A Gwinnett and is back with Atlanta for 2022. He hit .233/.305/.330 with six home runs and 35 RBI in 91 games at Triple-A in 2021 and is a long shot to make the Opening Day roster.
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White Sox's Ryan Goins: Clears waivers
Ryan Goins cleared waivers and was outrighted to the team's alternate training site Thursday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.Despite his demotion, the infielder will join the team's taxi squad as the Chicago White Sox continue their road trip. Goins has appeared in 14 games this season, failing to record a hit in nine at-bats.
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White Sox's Ryan Goins: Cast off 40-man
Ryan Goins was designated for assignment Monday.The Chicago White Sox will swap in Yolmer Sanchez for Goins as the team's bench infielder going forward. Goins was 0-for-9 with one strikeout in his time with the big club.
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White Sox's Ryan Goins: Contract purchased by White Sox
Ryan Goins' contract was purchased by the Chicago White Sox on Monday.The 32-year-old has carved out a career as a utility man over parts of seven big-league seasons, but with a career .230/.279/.335 slash line, he's unlikely to be anything more than that this year. He'll replaced Cheslor Cuthbert on the active roster, who was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.