Derek Norris' time with the Washington Nationals appears to be short-lived.
Traded from San Diego to Washington in December, Norris was reportedly placed on waivers on Saturday.
Following an All-Star campaign with the A's in 2014, Norris was traded to the Padres. He posted solid numbers in his first season with San Diego, but 2016 was a disappointing year for the 28-year-old backstop. In 125 games, he hit .186/.255/.328 with 14 home runs and 42 RBI.
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SIGN UP HERE Norris' chance to start in Washington all but vanished when the Nationals signed free agent Matt Wieters in late February.
Any team that claims Norris would be on the hook for his $4.2 million salary for the 2017 season.
Norris was originally drafted by Washington in the fourth round of the 2007 MLB Draft. The A's acquired him along with pitchers A.J. Cole, Tommy Milone and Brad Peacock in exchange for pitcher Gio Gonzalez following the 2011 season.
News of Norris being placed on waivers was reported by FanRag Sports.
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