Goebbert was claimed by the Rays on Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

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The 28-year-old will begin his time with the Rays on their Triple-A Durham club, just three days after the Pirates designated him for assignment. He struggled this spring, batting just 6-for-31 after spending the last few years in the Padres organization. Goebbert batted .294/.392/.452 in 122 games with Triple-A El Paso in 2015.