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Former Padres Gold Glove infielder retires after 12 seasons | Sporting News Nick Ahmed is calling it a career.

JULY 26, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

2-time Gold Glove shortstop Nick Ahmed announces retirement on social media

Two-time Gold Glove shortstop Nick Ahmed announced his retirement Thursday on social media

JULY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Deadspin | 2-time Gold Glove recipient Nick Ahmed retires Deadspin | 2-time Gold Glove recipient Nick Ahmed retires

JULY 24, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

"Hardest decision I've ever had to make" - Nick Ahmed opens up about retiring after illustrious career with Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Padres and Giants Nick Ahmed announced his retirement from professional baseball on Thursday.

JULY 24, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Diamondbacks' defensive star announces retirement after 12 MLB seasons, 2 Gold Gloves | Sporting News Nick Ahmed hanging up the cleats.

JULY 24, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

2-time Gold Glove recipient Nick Ahmed retires Two-time Gold Glove winner Nick Ahmed announced his retirement from professional baseball on Thursday.Ahmed, 35, spent 10 seasons with the A...

JULY 24, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Nick Ahmed Announces Retirement After 12-Year MLB Career Gold Glove shortstop Nick Ahmed announced his retirement from professional baseball on Thursday.

JULY 24, 2025 • SUNHERALD.COM

Announces retirement from baseball Ahmed announced his retirement from professional baseball on the "Get in the Game" podcast Thursday.

Impact Ahmed spent 10 seasons with the Diamondbacks before bouncing around in brief stints with the Giants, Dodgers, Padres and Rangers the last two seasons. The 35-year-old will finish with a career .233/.286/.370 batting line and two Gold Gloves.

JULY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hits open market Ahmed cleared waivers and elected to become a free agent Sunday.

Impact The veteran shortstop was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Friday, and he won't stick with the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. Ahmed appeared in five games during his brief time in the majors and went 0-for-9 with a walk and a stolen base.

MAY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Rangers designated Ahmed for assignment Friday.

Impact Ahmed's removal from the 40-man roster clears a spot for the addition of Blaine Crim. The veteran shortstop is hitless in 10 plate appearances during his time with the big club this season.

MAY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texas Rangers are struggling on offense and send slumping slugger Jake Burger down to Triple-A

The Texas Rangers have optioned slumping slugger Jake Burger to Triple-A Round Rock

MAY 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Back in lineup against lefty Ahmed started at shortstop and went 0-for-3 in Saturday's 3-1 loss to San Francisco.

Impact Ahmed made a second start -- both against lefties -- since having his contract selected from Triple-A Round Rock. He and Josh Smith has split shortstop duties while Corey Seager (hamstring) recovers. Ahmed has gone 0-for-5 with two strikeouts.

APRIL 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starts Wednesday Ahmed started at shortstop and went 0-for-2 in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Athletics.

Impact Ahmed had his contract selected from Triple-A Round Rock earlier in the day and was in the starting lineup against a left-hander. He was summoned from the minors after the Rangers placed Corey Seager (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list. Josh Smith, who pinch hit for Ahmed and finished Wednesday's game at shortstop, will share the position while Seager rehabs. Expect Ahmed to start against southpaws and Smith against righties.

APRIL 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers place Corey Seager on 10-day IL because of a hamstring strain

The Texas Rangers placed shortstop Corey Seager on the 10-day injured list because of a strained right hamstring

APRIL 24, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Rangers place Corey Seager on 10-day IL because of a hamstring strain

Selected to majors The Rangers selected Ahmed's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact With Corey Seager (hamstring) headed to the injured list, Texas will call upon Ahmed to fill the opening on their roster. The 35-year-old hasn't played in a game since re-signing with the Rangers on a minor-league deal last week, but he's been working out at the team's complex in Arizona and figures to serve as the primary shortstop until Seager is healthy. Walter Pennington was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.

APRIL 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Texas on MiLB deal The Rangers re-signed Ahmed to a minor-league contract Tuesday, Jeff Wilson of AllDLLS.com reports.

Impact Ahmed spent the spring with the Rangers before he was let go on March 22. The veteran infielder has been working out in Arizona and will join one of Texas' minor-league affiliates in the coming days.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Rangers Ahmed was released by the Rangers on Saturday.

Impact Ahmed was in camp on a minor-league deal and had a solid spring, tallying 11 hits across 34 at-bats. That could be enough for him to catch the attention of another team and earn a minor-league deal or perhaps a short-term major-league contract.

MARCH 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

2-time Gold Glove SS Nick Ahmed and OF Sam Haggerty going to Rangers spring training on minor deals

Two-time Gold Glove shortstop Nick Ahmed and outfielder Sam Haggerty will go to major league spring training with the Texas Rangers

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Inks minor-league deal with Texas The Rangers signed Ahmed to a minor-league contract Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training.

Impact Ahmed, 34, spent the 2024 campaign splitting action with the Giants, Dodgers and Padres. A glove-first middle infielder, Ahmed slashed .229/.267/.295 with two home runs and 17 runs batted in across 71 games last season. The veteran will look to win a job behind Marcus Semien, Corey Seager (hip/hernia) and Josh Smith in the middle of the Rangers' infield this spring.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press

Padres bring up SS Nick Ahmed, place SS Mason McCoy (back) on IL The San Diego Padres on Sunday selected the contract of veteran shortstop Nick Ahmed, who has a chance to play for his fourth National Leagu...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Called up to San Diego Ahmed was called up by the Padres on Sunday.

Impact Ahmed is back in the majors and will provide infield depth in the absence of Mason McCoy, who was placed on the 10-day injured list with back inflammation. While Ahmed has been in the San Diego organization since Sept. 1, he never made an appearance with a minor-league affiliate and was instead working at the team's complex in Arizona. The former Diamondback has hit .232/.271/.300 in 69 games between the Dodgers and Giants this season.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Padres News: Nick Ahmed signs with Padres as defensive depth amid injuries Nick Ahmed joins the San Diego Padres as they seek depth at shortstop amid ongoing injuries.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Links up with San Diego Ahmed signed a minor-league contract with the Padres on Sunday.

Impact The 34-year-old elected free agency last week after being designated for assignment by the Giants, and he'll continue his 2024 tour of the NL West with San Diego. Ahmed has played in 69 games between the Dodgers and Giants this season and has a .232/.271/.300 slash line with two homers and two steals.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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2-time Gold Glove shortstop Nick Ahmed announces retirement on social media

Texas Rangers are struggling on offense and send slumping slugger Jake Burger down to Triple-A

Rangers place Corey Seager on 10-day IL because of a hamstring strain

2-time Gold Glove SS Nick Ahmed and OF Sam Haggerty going to Rangers spring training on minor deals

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