Goebbert signed a minor league contract with the Diamondbacks on Friday, Matt Eddy of Baseball America reports.

EDGE Analysis

Goebbert played in 51 games with the Padres in 2014 but has been stuck down at the Triple-A level the past two seasons. While he posted an .844 OPS with Triple-A El Paso in 2015, his mark fell to .661 last season with the move from the Pacific Coast League to the International League. At 29, Goebbert appears likely to continue on as organizational filler.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

The Pirates designated Goebbert for assignment Sunday, Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old never had much of a shot at claiming a roster spot out of spring training, and dug his own grave by going just 6-for-31 (.194) at the dish during Grapefruit League play. It's unlikely that Goebbert will be claimed off waivers by another team, so expect him to report to the Pirates' Triple-A affiliate at Indianapolis once he clears.

Goebbert walked in one plate appearance during Wednesday's 9-3 spring training game loss to the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

This spring training, Goebbert has had 14 at-bats, three hits, three RBI, and one run. Goebbert has been a minor league journeyman his entire career but did see 115 plate appearances for the Padres in 2014. The 28-year-old could come off the bench to fill in for the Pirates' everyday first basemen John Jaso and right fielder Gregory Polanco when they need off days, but he is likely limited to that role heading into the 2016 season.

Goebbert is expected to compete for a spot off the bench for Pittsburgh in 2016, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.

EDGE Analysis

"He's a versatile left-handed hitter who does some things we like in the batter's box," GM Neal Huntington said. "He could compete to make our club as a bat off the bench." Goebbert could also compete for time as the left-handed part of a first base platoon, especially if Pedro Alvarez is dealt, but his best bet to make the team is as a backup first baseman/outfielder. He also has three minor league options remaining, leaving Pittsburgh flexibility to start him at Triple-A if it finds better options.

Goebbert signed with the Pirates on Wednesday, Stephen Nesbitt of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old did not play in the major leagues last season after being DFA'd by the Padres in January. He spent the year at Triple-A El Paso, hitting .294 with 10 home runs and 62 RBI in 122 games. His last major league appearance came in 2014, when he logged time in 51 games (115 plate appearances) for San Diego. With the acquisition, the Pirates now have 39 players on the 40-man roster.

Goebbert has been designated for assignment by the Padres to make room for the newly signed Josh Johnson, the team announced. Goebbert should still be invited to spring training and is still likely to see the majors sometime this year, due to injury on the Padres.

Goebbert started at first base and finished 2-for-4 with a triple, an RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's loss to St. Louis. Goebbert, who hit sixth in the order, figures to get more opportunities now that Yonder Alonso (forearm) has been ruled out for the rest of the season, though Tommy Medica will also be in the mix for starts at first. Goebbert is slashing .276/.354/.431 in 27 games (58 at-bats) this season.

Goebbert has been recalled by the Padres. The utility man will return to the San Diego roster after a setback for Everth Cabrera, who was placed back on the 15-day DL on Tuesday due to a hamstring injury.

Padres optioned OF Jake Goebbert to Triple-A El Paso. The 26-year-old appeared in 22 games during his time with the Padres, slashing .250/.333/.354 with a homer, three RBI and a 16/5 K/BB ratio in 54 at-bats. He'll continue to provide organizational depth in the outfield.