The Washington Nationals are releasing catcher Andrew Knizner ahead of an upcoming opt-out date in his minor league contract, opting not to promote him to the major league roster despite his impressive .382/.516/.500 performance in Triple-A Rochester. Knizner’s strong hitting contrasts sharply with his .210/.279/.317 career line in the majors, and even though backup catcher Riley Adams has struggled, the Nationals are satisfied with their current catching situation. Knizner is expected to secure another contract soon, potentially even a guaranteed MLB deal.
