The Washington Nationals have unconditionally released third baseman Nick Senzel. The 29-year-old Senzel had signed a one-year, $2 million contract in December 2023. The team had designated Senzel, the second overall pick in 2016 by the Cincinnati Reds, for assignment on July 6 hoping to trade him. Senzel is batting .
Washington Nationals third baseman Nick Senzel , left, throws an infield ground ball to first base ahead of shortstop CJ Abrams, right, during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Monday, July 1, 2024, in Washington. Washington Nationals ’ Nick Senzel is safe at first base as New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso waits for the throw during the third inning of a baseball game at Nationals Park, Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in Washington.
The Nationals announced the move on Friday. Senzel had signed a one-year, $2 million contract in December. The team had designated him for assignment on July 6 hoping to trade him. Senzel is batting .209 with seven homers and 18 RBIs in 64 games this season. He spent his first five major league seasons with the Reds, but his big league career was hampered by trips to the injured list. He opened the season on the list with a
He had become a free agent when the Reds failed to offer the 29-year-old a contract for this season. The No. 2 overall pick in the 2016 draft has a .235 career average with 40 homers and 143 RBIs.
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