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FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Oakland A’s: Nate Orf announces his retirement Nate Orf was the definition of a minor league veteran. Since being signed by the Brewers as an undrafted free agent in 2013, Orf had spent t...

FEBRUARY 18, 2021 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM

Stepping away from baseball The Athletics announced Wednesday that Orf has elected to retire from professional baseball, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact The 31-year-old was expected to contend for an Opening Day utility role with the Athletics, but his surprising decision to end his career will instead open up a spot on the 40-man roster. After going undrafted out of Baylor in 2013, Orf signed with the Brewers for just $500 and gradually worked his way through their minor-league system. He reached the majors for the first time in 2018 and made 21 career appearances between Milwaukee and Oakland, recording two hits -- including a home run -- in 28 at-bats.

FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from lineup Orf was removed from Monday's lineup for Game 1 of the doubleheader against the Mariners.

Impact Orf was on track to make his first major-league start since 2018 during Monday's matinee, but he'll retreat to the bench instead. Tommy La Stella will shift to third base with Tony Kemp entering the lineup at second base. Orf's removal was likely due to Kemp's success against starter Marco Gonzales in the past, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE