Robinson announced his retirement Friday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Robinson (elbow) will serve as the Giants' designated hitter and bat ninth in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Brewers, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Robinson (elbow) received an invitation to major-league spring training Monday, Amy Gutierrez of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Robinson (elbow) signed a minor league contract with the Giants on Thursday, Kegan Lowe of Baseball America reports.
Robinson (elbow) was released by the Cardinals on Wednesday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
Robinson (elbow) had a partial Tommy John surgery on his left elbow Thursday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
The Cardinals optioned Robinson to Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.
Robinson was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Monday.
Robinson was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.
Robinson was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Monday.