Goins announced his retirement from baseball Tuesday.
Goins signed a minor-league contract with the Royals on Tuesday.
Goins became a free agent Monday.
Atlanta outrighted Goins to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.
Atlanta designated Goins for assignment Monday.
Atlanta selected Goins' contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.
Goins signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Sunday which includes an invite to big-league camp.
Goins cleared waivers and was outrighted to the team's alternate training site Thursday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
Goins was designated for assignment Monday.
Goins' contract was purchased by the White Sox on Monday.