Nationals request release waivers on veteran OF Eddie Rosario

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The Washington Nationals requested unconditional release waivers on veteran outfielder Eddie Rosario on Wednesday after he was designated for assignment Monday.

The move to DFA Rosario was made to get outfield prospect James Woods on the active roster.

Rosario, 32, had seven home runs with 26 RBIs in 67 games for the Nationals this season, his first with the club. In 10 sea