The Washington Nationals asked unconditional liberate waivers on veteran outfielder Eddie Rosario on Wednesday after he used to be designated for task Monday.
The transfer to DFA Rosario used to be made to get outfield prospect James Woods at the lively roster.
Rosario, 32, had seven house runs with 26 RBIs in 67 video games for the Nationals this season, his first with the membership. In 10 seasons with the Minnesota Twins (2013-20), Cleveland (2021), Atlanta Braves (2021-23) and Nationals, Rosario is a profession .264 hitter with 166 house runs and 574 RBIs in 1,097 profession video games.
As soon as he clears liberate waivers, Rosario will transform a loose agent. The Nationals are accountable for the rest of his $2 million wage this season, with a brand new membership accountable for a prorated quantity of the league minimal wage.
Rosario used to be got by way of the Braves all the way through the 2021 season and helped the membership to a Global Sequence name. He used to be named MVP of the Nationwide League Championship Sequence towards the Los Angeles Dodgers when he had 3 house runs amongst his 14 hits.
–Box Degree Media
