Romine announced his retirement Friday, radio broadcaster Alex Cohen reports.

EDGE Analysis

Romine played for five teams across his 11 seasons in the majors, most recently appearing in 26 games for the Cubs during the 2021 campaign. Across 613 career appearances in the big leagues, the 35-year-old slashed .233/.288/.300 with 57 extra-base hits, 157 runs, 86 RBI and 40 stolen bases.

The Cubs outrighted Romine to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, the 34-year-old journeyman went unclaimed off waivers after the Cubs designated him for assignment Monday. Romine will likely spend the remainder of the season at Triple-A before hitting free agency this winter.

Romine was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Monday, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Romine saw minimal time in the starting lineup during his time on the active roster, and he'll now be cast off the 40-man roster after David Bote (ankle) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Monday. The 35-year-old appeared in 26 games with the major-league club and hit .183 with a homer, seven runs and five RBI.

Romine is starting at shortstop and batting eighth in Sunday's game against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Sergio Alcantara started the first two games of the series at short but will take a seat Sunday, opening up the spot for Romine. The latter has gone 9-for-35 with a home run and four RBI so far this season across 13 games.

Romine went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer and two runs in Friday's 8-6 loss to the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

The 35-year-old crossed the plate in the bottom of the seventh inning to put the Cubs on the board, and he tied the game in the eighth with a three-run blast off former teammate Craig Kimbrel. The home run was Romine's first in the majors since 2017, and he's now gone 7-for-16 with a home run, a double, five runs and four RBI in six games with the Cubs this year.

Romine's contract was selected by the Cubs on Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Romine joined the Cubs after he opted out of his deal with the Twins in late March, and he hit .311 with a homer, 26 runs, 11 RBI and two stolen bases in 47 games at Triple-A Iowa. He should serve in a utility role with the major-league club.

Romine exercised his opt out Thursday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Romine was in camp as a non-roster invitee and was presumably informed that he wouldn't make the Opening Day roster. He'll now try to find a role with another team prior to the start of the regular season.

Romine agreed Tuesday with the Twins on a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to big-league spring training.

EDGE Analysis

After letting Marwin Gonzalez and Ehire Adrianza walk in free agency this winter, the Twins were short on utility options, so Romine could get the chance to help fill the void if he impresses the coaching staff in spring training. While Romine likely won't be counted on to play regularly unless the Twins are without multiple everyday players over a prolonged stretch, he offers value off as a bench piece thanks to his switch-hitting and ability to play every position except pitcher and catcher

Romine's contract was selected by the Rangers on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Romine signed a minor-league deal with Texas earlier in September, and he'll join the 28-man roster for the final series of the regular season. The 34-year-old should serve as infield depth for the Rangers; assuming he gets into a game at some point, he'll be making his first major-league appearance since 2018.

Romine signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Romine was released by the White Sox in July after failing to earn a spot on the major-league roster. He'll serve as organizational depth for the Rangers over the final few weeks of the regular season as he works at the alternate training site.