elected free agency after going unclaimed on outright waivers, per the at MLB.com. The Dodgers had designated the veteran shortstop for a signment on Monday. Ahmed signed with the Dodgers a month ago. With and out at the time, Los Angeles added Ahmed directly onto the major league roster. The defensive stalwart started 14 games at shortstop. He continued to provide defensive value but didnt produce much offensively. While Ahmed hit a go-ahead home run to help beat the Giants (his former team) early in his Dodger tenure, he ultimately hit just .229/.245/.292 in 49 trips to the plate. Tristan Bennett Jersey Between San Francisco and L.A., Ahmed carries a .232/.271/.300 batting line through 221 plate appearances. While he has never been a huge offensive threat, Ahmed has particularly struggled at the dish over the last two seasons. The two-time Gold Glove winner remains a strong defender, but the lack of firepower at the plate has squeezed him off a trio of rosters within the past two seasons. The Dodgers have welcomed Betts and Rojas back in recent weeks. Even with Betts returning to the outfield, they were comfortable enough with their infield depth to waive deadline pickup after five games. Ahmed is now free to look for a third team of the 24 season. If he signs elsewhere before September 1, hed be eligible for postseason play with another club. Mason Shipley Jersey