Negron announced his retirement on his personal Twitter page Tuesday.
Negron was reportedly released earlier in the day, but it now appears that he left the Dodgers of his own accord. The 33-year-old will end his career having played parts of six seasons in the big leagues for the Reds, Diamondbacks, Mariners and Dodgers, hitting .221/.291/.336 with nine homers and 10 steals in 170 games.
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Kris Negron: Released by Dodgers
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Negron was released by the Dodgers on Tuesday, Andersen Pickard of MLBDailyDish.com reports.
Negron appeared in 40 games for the Mariners and Dodgers last season, hitting just .247/.293/.338. The 33-year-old has started everywhere except pitcher and catcher in his career but has never played more than 50 games in a season due to his weak bat.
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Dodgers' Kris Negron: Remains out Tuesday
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Negron (personal) isn't in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Negron left the team over the weekend following a death in his family. He was expected to return Tuesday, though the Dodgers have yet to reveal whether he's returned to the club.
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Dodgers' Kris Negron: Away from team
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Negron won't be with the Dodgers over the weekend due to a death in his family, Pedro Moura of The Athletic reports.
Negron is expected to miss Los Angeles' weekend series against the Mets, but he'll return to the team in time for Tuesday's clash with Tampa Bay.
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Dodgers' Kris Negron: Back from IL
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Negron (neck) was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday.
Negron was placed on the injured list with neck soreness, but he was able to return after the 10-day minimum. Max Muncy (wrist) was placed on the IL in a corresponding move.
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Dodgers' Kris Negron: To IL with neck soreness
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Negron was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with neck soreness, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
He was either going to land on the IL or be optioned to Triple-A with Enrique Hernandez and Chris Taylor getting activated Tuesday. Negron will probably play a small role once rosters expand in September.
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Dodgers' Kris Negron: Back in action against lefty
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Negron (forehead) is starting at second base and hitting eighth Sunday against the Braves, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Negron typically only plays against lefties, so he may have been healthy enough to re-enter the lineup before Sunday. He gets the nod with southpaw Max Fried on the hill for Atlanta.
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Dodgers' Kris Negron: Still out Saturday
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Negron (forehead) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Braves, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.
He passed a concussion test and X-rays were negative after he suffered a forehead contusion and nose abrasion in Thursday's game. His absence from Saturday's lineup against righty Mike Foltynewicz isn't necessarily injury-related, as Negron typically only starts against southpaws.
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Dodgers' Kris Negron: X-rays return negative
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Negron (forehead) passed his concussion test, and his X-rays came back negative, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.
Negron suffered a forehead contusion and a nose abrasion during Thursday's matchup against Miami, though he appears to have avoided a significant injury. The team is considering him day-to-day heading into Friday's series opener in Atlanta.
Dodgers' Kris Negron: Diagnosed with forehead contusion
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Negron was diagnosed with a forehead contusion and nose abrasion, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.
Negron suffered the pair of injuries in the fifth inning of Thursday's game against the Marlins when he hit his face on the turf attempting to make a diving play in the outfield. He'll likely be evaluated further in the coming days before the Dodgers determine his availability for Friday's series opener in Atlanta.
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Dodgers' Kris Negron: Exits with apparent injury
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Negron was removed from Thursday's game against the Marlins with an apparent injury, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
Negron came up with a bloody nose after hitting his face on the turf attempting to make a diving catch in the fifth inning. He'll undergo further testing following the game, at which point specifics along with the severity of the injury should come into focus.
Dodgers' Kris Negron: Seeing steady action for new team
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Negron will start at third base and bat seventh Sunday against the Padres, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Negron will be filling in for a resting Justin Turner in what amounts to the former's fifth start at a fourth different position over the Dodgers' last six games. The versatile 33-year-old has multiple paths to entering the Los Angeles lineup, but his offensive profile doesn't offer much to get excited about outside of NL-only leagues. Though he's posted double-digit home runs and stolen bases at the Triple-A level this season, Negron owns an underwhelming .222/.295/.347 batting line over 373 career plate appearances in the majors.
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Dodgers' Kris Negron: Added to active roster
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Negron was added to the Dodgers' active roster Monday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Negron will join the Dodgers ahead of Monday's series opener against the Rockies after being acquired from the Mariners in exchange for Daniel Castro on Sunday. Prior to getting traded, Negron appeared in 10 games with Seattle and hit .217 with a .497 OPS. He figures to fill a utility role with the Dodgers while Enrique Hernandez (hand) is on the shelf.
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Dodgers' Kris Negron: Headed to Los Angeles
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The Dodgers acquired Negron from the Mariners on Sunday in exchange for Daniel Castro, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
Negron has appeared in just 10 major-league games this season, hitting .217 with an RBI and a stolen base over that stretch. He figures to slot into a utility role with his new club and should fill in for Enrique Hernandez (hand), who is heading to the injured list.
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Mariners' Kris Negron: Gets day off Saturday
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Negron is out of the lineup Saturday against the Tigers.
Negron has started six out of 10 games since a promotion from Triple-A Tacoma on July 16. Over that stretch the utility man is 5-for-21 with two runs scored and eight strikeouts. If the Mariners remain cautious with Domingo Santana (elbow) and continue using him in a DH role, Negron could continue seeing action at both corner-outfield positions.
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Mariners' Kris Negron: Notches first stolen base
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Negron went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Friday's 3-2 win over the Tigers.
Negron got aboard with a single in the seventh inning and then stole second base for his first swiped bag of the season. The utility man is hitting .238/.273/.238 in his first eight games with the Mariners since a promotion from Triple-A Tacoma on July 16.
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Mariners' Kris Negron: Heads to big leagues
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Negron's contract was selected from Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday.
Negron will receive a promotion after slashing .310/.396/.503 with 12 homers and 61 RBI over 82 games this season with the Rainiers. He figures to serve as a utility player while with the big-league club, having played a variety of positions in both the infield and outfield this year in the minors.
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Mariners' Kris Negron: Outrighted to Triple-A
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Negron cleared waivers Wednesday and was outrighted to Triple-A Tacoma, Greg Johns of MLB.com reports.
Negron seemed to have a shot at a bench role, at least for the first month of the season while Kyle Seager recovers from hand surgery. Dylan Moore appears to have beaten him out for the job, however, so Negron will wait at the Triple-A level until another injury opens up a roster spot.
