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Tampa Bay Rays acquire Niko Goodrum

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The Tampa Bay Rays are acquiring utility fielder Niko Goodrum from the Minnesota Twins per a report from Marc Topkin.

Goodrum, 32, was a second round selection in the 2010 draft by the Minnesota Twins. A player that possessed solid tools but struggled to make an impact during his time in the minor leagues, Goodrum was able to stick around for a while due to his potential. He ultimately made his debut in 2017, but would be released following the season. The Detroit Tigers picked up Goodrum and he rewarded them by accruing 4.5 fWAR over the next two seasons while hitting 28 HR and snagging 24 stolen bases.