Giants release two-time Gold Glove SS Nick Ahmed

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The San Francisco Giants released shortstop Nick Ahmed on Wednesday, one day after designating the 11-year veteran for assignment.

Ahmed cleared waivers and the Giants opted to move on, allowing the two-time Gold Glover to become a free agent.

Ahmed batted .232 with one home run and 15 RBIs in 52 games for the Giants. He committed three errors in 50 starts at shortstop.

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