The Nationals said prospect Anthony Rendon's first stint in the majors would last only until Ryan Zimmerman's return from the DL. Apparently, they're not even going to give him a chance to change their minds.
Rendon was out of the lineup for a second straight game Friday. By now, Zimmerman is only a week away from returning, so unless a week of irregular at-bats from an unproven commodity appeals to you, Rendon is probably a waste of a roster spot.
Obviously, he still has long-term appeal, but in single-season formats, you'll want to try your luck with Josh Donaldson, Juan Francisco or even Luis Jimenez instead.