The Athletics announced they’ve released infielder Ryan Goins. The 32-year-old had been in the A’s Summer Camp player pool after joining the organization on a minor-league deal over the offseason.
Goins is most well-known for his time with the Blue Jays from 2013-17. Over that stretch, he logged pretty significant playing time in the middle infield. He’s long rated well defensively (especially at second base), but has never managed anything approaching a league average season at the plate. For his career, he carries just a .230/.279/.335 line (65 wRC+) in 1680 plate appearances.
Since leaving Toronto, Goins has suited up with the 2018 Royals and 2019 White Sox, marking seven consecutive seasons of big league action. He’ll presumably now look to latch on with another club looking to bolster its infield depth.
Going, Goins, gone!!!!!
Goins, Goins, gone!!!! Sounded better imo
Hopefully Fowler gets the call up
I guess he was destine to be goin instead of staying
His arrival was the big surprise. His departure, less so.
Goins actually had his best offensive year last year.
His reaction to Bautista’s bat flip homerun is still goosebump enticing. I think he was on third base.
All glove no bat is a dime a dozen. But I hope he latches on some where.
Played hard, defended very well, couldn’t hit. Likeable player.