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Nationals DFA Former First-Round Pick After Officially Signing Max Kranick

Washington Nationals On SI·Brad Wakai·27 days ago
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The latest roster addition the Washington Nationals made is now official. Back on May 1, it was reported that the team and right-handed pitcher Max Kranick had agreed to a deal . However, that was contingent on him passing a physical since he is still in the process of returning from right elbow surgery. Well, it seems like everything looked good during that exam because the Nationals officially announced that signing. Kranick inked a one-year MLB contract that's worth $800,000 with a club option for 2027. Washington also placed the righty on the 15-day injured list as he recovers from his procedure, and he's not expected to be back until the second half of the season. Still, to make room for Kranick on the 40-man roster, they had to make a corresponding move. And that was to designate 2019 first-round pick Jackson Rutledge for assignment.…

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