Nationals Designate Matt Mervis for Assignment

The Nationals have released first baseman Matt Mervis, who had signed a minor league deal in December. He played only one game for the Triple-A Rochester, going 0-for-4, and struggled during spring training and past MLB appearances, with a .165 batting average and high strikeout rate. With the acquisition of other first-base prospects, Mervis’s role diminished, leading to his release. He is now available for any team seeking first-base depth or a left-handed power hitter.

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