Nationals reassigned catcher Javier Valentin, infielder Jose Castillo and outfielder Corey Patterson to minor league camp.
The Nats weren't going to make Valentin their true backup catcher, and they didn't think it was worth carrying him as a third catcher/pinch-hitter. He'll become a free agent. Castillo hit .387/.406/.452 in 31 at-bats, but there was no room for him on the bench. Patterson was a complete bust this month, going 5-for-40 with an 11/0 K/BB ratio. |