Niko Goodrum of the Boston Red Sox throws out Minnesota Twins third baseman Andrew Bechtold on groundout in the third inning of a spring training
baseball game on Saturday, March 11, 2023, in Fort Myers, Fla. (Photo by Gerald Herbert for the Associated Press)
Former Detroit Tigers utility player Niko Goodrum has signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles. The Orioles have not yet assigned him to an affiliate, but he is most likely going to Triple-A Norfolk.
Jeff McNeil’s Struggle in MLB: Performance and Health Issues The Orioles are Goodrum’s seventh franchise in the past three months. Operator logo Welcome bonus: Receive $300 in bonus bets right away! Depending on the amount of first bet. GET BONUS. Read Review. Goodrum, 32, played for the Tigers in a variety of positions from 2018 to 2021, batting.232 with a.707 OPS (90 OPS+) in 376 games. The Tigers chose not to tender him a contract following the 2021 season, therefore Goodrum became a free agent. He eventually signed a one-year, $2.1 million contract with the Astros and debuted on the Opening Day roster. But Goodrum got off to a bad start, hitting.116 (5-for-43) with 23 strikeouts and only two walks. He was optioned.
to Triple-A, after which the Astros designated him for assignment later in the summer.
The Angels designated Goodrum for assignment earlier this month, and the Pirates claimed him. His tenure with that group was brief. He passed waivers when the Pirates DFA’d him on June 14, and opted for free agency a few days later. We may receive compensation if you purchase a product or create an account using a link on our website. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that we, social media, and other third-party partners may collect, record, and/or retain your clicks, interactions, and personal information in line with our