Nationals' Clint Robinson: Placed on waivers

Robinson was placed on waivers by the Nationals on Tuesday, Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reports.

Robinson was battling for the backup role at first base, but that job will now go to recent signee Adam Lind, while this also clears the way for Wilmer Difo and Michael Taylor to fight for a final bench spot. Teams will now have 72 hours to claim the 32-year-old, and if not, he'll have the option to head to Triple-A Syracuse if he wants.