The Athletics announced Wednesday that Orf has elected to retire from professional baseball, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old was expected to contend for an Opening Day utility role with the Athletics, but his surprising decision to end his career will instead open up a spot on the 40-man roster. After going undrafted out of Baylor in 2013, Orf signed with the Brewers for just $500 and gradually worked his way through their minor-league system. He reached the majors for the first time in 2018 and made 21 career appearances between Milwaukee and Oakland, recording two hits -- including a home run -- in 28 at-bats.

Orf was removed from Monday's lineup for Game 1 of the doubleheader against the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Orf was on track to make his first major-league start since 2018 during Monday's matinee, but he'll retreat to the bench instead. Tommy La Stella will shift to third base with Tony Kemp entering the lineup at second base. Orf's removal was likely due to Kemp's success against starter Marco Gonzales in the past, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Orf's contract was selected from Oakland's alternate training site Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

He takes the roster spot of Chad Pinder (strained hamstring). Orf is capable of playing multiple positions (second base, third base, shortstop, outfield), but he will likely play sparingly down the stretch.

Orf was named to the Athletics' three-man taxi squad Thursday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old arrived in Oakland on a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training back in late November, and he showed well enough then and in summer camp to be designated part of the three-man squad that will accompany the team on road trips. Orf has experience playing second base, third base and shortstop -- along with all three outfield spots --from his days in the Brewers organization, making him a good fit for a unit designed to serve as emergency depth when the team is traveling.

Orf was outrighted to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Friday, Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old appeared in the first 15 games of his major-league career earlier in the season with the Brewers but managed just two hits in 21 at-bats. He'll vacate the 40-man roster to make room for new acquisition Xavier Cedeno, who was acquired via trade from the White Sox on Friday.

Orf was optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Orf has gotten into 15 games for the Brewers this season but has hit just 2-for-21. He'll make way for Eric Thames, who returns from his hamstring injury.

Orf was recalled by the Brewers on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Orf is back just two days after his demotion as an injury replacement for Eric Thames (hamstring). He figures to ride the shuttle for the next six weeks or so, providing extra infield depth as needed before settling in for good in September.

Orf was optioned back to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Orf compiled a couple more plate appearances during his latest cup of coffee in the big leagues, though he failed to collect a hit across five at-bats. In his place, the Brewers stocked up on a pair of relievers and activated Wade Miley (oblique) from the disabled list prior to Thursday's series opener in Pittsburgh.

Orf was recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Orf was sent back to Colorado Springs on Saturday but makes a quick return to the Brewers with the team sending Ryan Braun (back) and Manny Pina (biceps) to the disabled list among numerous roster moves. The 28-year-old went 1-for-9 with a home run and stolen base during his first stint in the majors, and should once again serve as a reserve infielder for Milwaukee.

Orf was optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Orf played in four games for the Brewers during his first cup of coffee in the big leagues, during which he went 1-for-9 with a solo home run and one stolen base. Look for him to return to the fold later on this summer, especially if he continues to swing the bat well at the Triple-A level.