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Garrett

Garrett takes his talent overseas a couple weeks after being released by the Nationals. The 29-year-old outfielder played in just two games last season in the big leagues after suffering a significant leg injury during the 2023 campaign.

Garrett was off to an abysmal start at Triple-A Rochester this season, hitting .087 (4-for-46) with one steal in 15 games. The 29-year-old corner outfielder got into two games last year for the Nationals after making it back from a gruesome left leg injury that he suffered during the 2023 season. There’s probably an organization out there willing to bring him in on a minor league deal.

Garrett is the biggest name on this list since he was most recently a starter at the MLB level; however, House is a former first-round pick who went 7-for-21 in 18 spring training games with Washington this year. His season-long numbers from last season leave a little to be desired, but he was young for the Triple-A level at just 21 years old. The Nationals are currently starting Paul DeJong at third base, so if House gets off to a strong start in the minors, he could push for big league at-bats by the summer.

Garrett cleared waivers last week, suggesting that teams think his skills have diminished since he suffered his season-ending broken leg in 2023. His Triple-A performance last season did make the case for that. We’re still rooting for him, though. He looked like he might break through as a regular before getting hurt, and it’d be nice to see him at least get back to being of use against lefties.

Garrett went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment last week following the return of closer Kyle Finnegan. The 29-year-old has the option to elect free agency, but will likely wind up sticking around as extra outfield depth at Triple-A Rochester.

The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Kyle Finnegan. Garrett may see interest on the waiver wire as an outfielder with some power, but if he goes unclaimed the Nationals can send him to Triple-A to begin the 2025 campaign.

Good for Garrett, who hit just three homers in 79 minor league games this season as he made his way back from a broken leg. The Nats called him up Tuesday and could send him right back down with Andrés Chapparo set to return from the paternity list. Hopefully, though, this will get him a chance to stay with the team through the weekend

13 months after suffering a broken leg, Garrett has finally returned to the majors. He hit .269/.343/.457 in 89 games for the Nationals before getting hurt last season, but this year was mostly a struggle for him, and though he did pick it up in July and August, he finished poorly for Rochester this month. Overall, he hit .249/.348/.333 with just three homers in 79 minor league games. It’s possible he’ll only have a roster spot while Andrés Chaparro is on the paternity list.

Garrett got off to a brutal start as he was making his way back from last year’s broken leg, but he’s been great recently, hitting .372/.462/.577 in his last 24 games. The Nationals don’t really have a role for him with Alex Call playing so well, but he deserves another shot at some point.

Manager Dave Martinez acknowledged that the trade was being finalized but didn’t go into depth on his plans to replace Thomas. It’s highly unlikely we’ll see Dylan Crews right away. Stone Garrett has really picked it up of late after a miserable first couple of months back from a broken leg and could get the call to share time with Call. Joey Gallo could also be a right field option at some point during August.