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Opposing teams have three days to claim Pena and pick up his $2 million salary. If not, Washington could outright him to Triple-A Syracuse or he could ask for his release. "I think he needs to go down there to get his everyday at-bats and reps in the outfield," assistant general manager Mike Rizzo said. "He needs to prove, not only to the Nationals but 29 other clubs, that he is a viable Major League force." |
The Nationals have placed outfielder Wily Mo Pena on waivers, and decided to keep the contract of first baseman Dmitri Young.