The Nationals designated struggling first baseman Nathaniel Lowe for assignment and activated Dylan Crews. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

A few players could be available for the Cleveland Guardians to sign on the waivers, including former New York Yankees outfielder Alex Verdugo.

The Washington Nationals requested unconditional release waivers on first baseman Nathaniel Lowe on Saturday after he was designated for assignment Thursday. Lowe was batting just .216 but was second on the Nationals with 68 RBIs and tied for second with 16 homers.

In an announcement made by the team, they revealed they claimed right-handed pitcher Julian Fernandez off waivers from the Los Angeles Dodgers and optioned him to Triple-A Rochester. Since there was a spot on the 40-man roster open, they didn't have to make a corresponding move.

For example, Southern University provides waivers to students who meet certain academic requirements, such as having a 2.75 or higher high school GPA. 7 Types of tuition waivers