Federowicz announced via his personal Twitter account Tuesday that he's retiring from professional baseball.

EDGE Analysis

Federowicz appeared in 163 big-league games across his big-league career and had stints with the Dodgers, Rangers, Reds, Cubs, Giants and Astros. The veteran catcher has hung up his cleats but will remain around the game as the manager for Triple-A Tacoma.

Federowicz was released by the Dodgers on Sept. 5.

EDGE Analysis

The 33-year-old catcher hadn't played since July 13 and hit .200 in 79 plate appearances at Triple-A.

The Dodgers reassigned Federowicz to their minor-league camp Tuesday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 33-year-old is expected to provide some experienced catching depth for Los Angeles in the upper levels of the minors this season, but he likely won't be in store for a call-up to the majors unless the Dodgers are down at least two of Will Smith, Austin Barnes and Keibert Ruiz at a given time. Federowicz has spent parts of eight seasons in the majors, accruing a .192 lifetime average across stints with the Dodgers, Cubs, Giants, Astros, Reds and Rangers.

Federowicz announced Wednesday via his personal Twitter account that he agreed to a contract with the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Federowicz presumably agreed to a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to big-league spring training. He'll be rejoining the organization with which he made his MLB debut in 2011, before he eventually moved on to the Cubs, Giants, Astros, Reds and Rangers. The 33-year-old catcher didn't appear in the big leagues in 2020, but he trained regularly with the Rangers as a member of Texas' 60-man roster pool.

Federowicz was named as part of the Rangers' 60-man player pool Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Federowicz is one of four catchers in the player pool not on the 40-man roster. He spent much of 2019 with the Rangers, who acquired him from the Indians in June, when injuries left them shorthanded at catcher. The 32-year-old backstop batted .160/.213/.347 over 29 games with Texas. The Rangers have Robinson Chirinos and Jose Trevino as the top two catchers in the pool with Jeff Mathis the likely third catcher.

Federowicz signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Thursday as a non-roster invitee.

EDGE Analysis

Federowicz appeared in 29 major-league games in 2019, hitting .160/.213/.347 with four home runs and seven RBI. The catcher will likely begin the season with Triple-A Nashville, although he'll get the chance to work out of the big-league camp during spring training.

Federowicz was outrighted to Triple-A Nashville on Monday and elected free agency.

EDGE Analysis

Federowicz spent 29 games in the big leagues last season, slashing .160/.213/.347 with four homers and seven RBI. He'll be in search of a new club over the offseason after heading to the open market.

Federowicz had his contract selected from Triple-A Nashville ahead of Friday's game against the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Federowicz will get another shot with the big club after slashing .169/.224/.366 with four homers and seven RBI over 28 games this season with Texas. He figures to slot into a bench role.

Federowicz was outrighted to Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The Rangers designated both Federowicz and infielder Asdrubal Cabrera for assignment Wednesday, but only the former will stick around in the organization after the latter was granted his release upon clearing waivers. Texas appears ready to commit to younger backstops Jose Trevino and Isiah Kiner-Falefa as part of a timeshare behind the dish with Jeff Mathis, so Federowicz is unlikely to resurface in the big leagues again in 2019 unless an injury strikes one of the aforementioned three catchers.

Federowicz was designated for assignment after Wednesday's win over the Mariners, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Federowicz started 22 games behind the plate since being acquired by the Rangers in early June, but his .169/.224/.366 slash line and 35.4 percent strikeout rate certainly left something to be desired. Jose Trevino will be called up to cover catching duties with Jeff Mathis in his place.