The Nationals announced this morning that they've placed Nick Senzel on unconditional release waivers. Any team that claims him would assume the remainder of his $2MM salary. It's likelier he'll go unclaimed and become a free agent.
Washington had five days to find a trade partner after designating the third baseman for assignment last Saturday. That didn't come to fruition, making a release the likely outcome.
The Reds opted not to tender him an arbitration contract. The Nationals, still at the tail end of their rebuild, guaranteed him $2MM in hopes that a change of scenery could unlock some of the upside he showed in college and in the minors.
Senzel continued to struggle in his new home. Since the start of May, he's hitting .207/.309/.299 in 188 plate appearances. That wasn't going to translate to any kin.
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