The Washington Nationals made the decision to release third baseman/outfielder Nick Senzel after a short stint with the team. Senzel, who signed a one-year, $2 million deal with the Nationals in the offseason, struggled to find his footing on the team, batting just .209 with seven home runs and 18 RBIs in 64 games.
Senzel’s time with the Nationals got off to a rough start when he fractured his right thumb before the season even began. The injury occurred during batting practice when a grounder struck his thumb, leading to a confirmed break after X-rays were taken. Despite making his season debut on April 15, Senzel never quite found his stride and ended up with a slugging percentage of just .359.
Prior to joining the Nationals, Senzel spent his first five seasons in the big leagues with the Cincinnati Reds. He was drafted as the No. 2 overall pick by the Reds in the 2016 draft and has since accumulated a career average of .235 with 40 home runs and 143 RBIs in 441 games.
The release of Senzel marks the end of his tenure with the Nationals, leaving the 29-year-old player to explore other opportunities in the world of baseball. It’s a disappointing outcome for Senzel and the Nationals, but it’s clear that the team is looking to make changes and move in a different direction as they navigate the challenges of the season.