Nats Claim Utility Man Mickey Gasper Off Waivers, DFA Andry Lara

The Washington Nationals have claimed utility man Mickey Gasper off waivers from the Minnesota Twins, designating Andry Lara for assignment to clear a roster spot. Gasper, 30, offers significant positional versatility, capable of playing catcher, DH, first, second, and left field. While he has struggled in limited MLB action (.133 average), he has consistently posted OPS numbers above .900 in Triple-A over the last two seasons, making him an intriguing depth option with two option years remaining for the Nationals.