outfielder Shane Victorino was scratched due to back pain. The Red Sox ended up winning the World Series that year. Return to Oakland Athletics On July 31, 2014, Gomes, along with pitcher Jon Lester, were traded to the Oakland Athletics for Yoenis Céspedes and a competitive balance draft pick in 2015. Gomes spoke highly of his time in Boston, stating "It was the best year and a half that anyone could imagine. Going from worst to first. It was humbling." Atlanta Braves Gomes signed with the Atlanta Braves for the 2015 season after agreeing to a one-year contract worth $5 million. Gomes quickly became well liked by teammates and fans alike. He was featured in a limited edition shared "Freddie Hugs" bobble head along with first baseman, Freddie Freeman. The bobble head was part of a promotional giveaway before the Braves' July 21, 2015 game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. When a reporter for the local Fox Sports station asked Gomes for an opinion on the bobble head, he respond with, "I definitely wasn't at the meeting when this was decided, but I'll take it." On August 28, 2015, Gomes made his pitching debut in a blowout 15-4 loss against the New York Yankees. He pitched the entire ninth inning, giving up two runs, including a home run to Chris Young, and recording his first strikeout. Kansas City Royals On August 31, 2015, Gomes was traded to the Kansas City Royals for minor league infielder Luis Valenzuela. The Royals won the 2015 World Series against the Mets. However, Gomes did not make the postseason roster and played in only 12 games for the Royals in 2015 but was given a World Series ring. Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles Gomes signed with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles on February 3, 2016. On May 6, the Eagles released Gomes. Savannah Bananas In 2022, Gomes played ball with the baseball team, the Savannah Bananas. Coaching career On February 1, 2018, Gomes announced his retirement to become the Rookie League hitting coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks. In 2019 he was named the outfield and baserunning coordinator for the Diamondbacks. Personal life Gomes and his ex-wife, Kristi, have one son and two daughters together. Charity work Gomes has been known for his charity work in the Tampa Bay area, working with the Boys and Girls Clubs and many local schools. He participated in the Tampa Bay