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Nationals Designate Stone Garrett For Assignment

By Steve Adams | February 27, 2025 at 11:39am CDT

The Nationals announced Thursday that they’ve designated outfielder Stone Garrett for assignment. His roster spot goes to righty Kyle Finnegan, whose one-year deal to return to the Nationals is now official.

Garrett, 29, has appeared in parts of three big league seasons between the Nats and D-backs. He’s a lifetime .276/.341/.492 hitter in the majors, good for 25% better than average at the plate, by measure of wRC+. However, that production has been buoyed by a hefty .369 average on balls in play that’s not going to be sustained over a larger sample than Garrett’s 361 MLB plate appearances. He’s also fanned in 30.2% of his career plate appearances, leading to further questions about his ability to sustain his level of output.

Garrett also saw only six big league plate appearances in 2024, spending the rest of the season in Triple-A with a disappointing .249/.348/.333 slash. That lack of production is likely attributable — to at least some extent — to left ankle/leg surgery performed in Aug. 2023. Garrett sustained fractures in his fibula and ankle when chasing down a fly-ball and crashing into the wall at Yankee Stadium. He spent eight-plus months recovering from that gruesome injury.

The strikeout issues Garrett has faced have plagued him against righties and lefties alike. However, Garrett has shown considerably more power against southpaws. With a 30.8% strikeout rate and .362 BABIP against lefties, he’s not going to sustain his .279/.333/.541 output against them. That huge .262 ISO against southpaws should be enough to make him a viable platoon candidate, even if his average and OBP are ticketed for decline. The Nats already have a full outfield with James Wood, Jacob Young and Dylan Crews, though, and righty-swinging Alex Call is a similar platoon fourth outfielder with roughly half the strikeout rate and better defensive skills.

While Garrett has some notable red flags, he’s still an optionable corner outfielder with genuine power against lefties. That’s a skill set that could fit him into the bench mix for plenty of clubs. He’s coming off a down year, but teams might take an optimistic outlook now that he’s 18 months removed from that devastating injury. The Nats will have five days to trade Garrett, and if they don’t have a deal in place at that point he’ll be placed on outright waivers and learn whether he’s been claimed or cleared 48 hours later.

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  1. Guarded Indian

    8 months ago

    Royals should grab him with their shallow OF depth.

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    • rememberthecoop

      8 months ago

      Yeah, he has fairly solid numbers actually…

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    • rememberthecoop

      8 months ago

      But that’s on offense. I did not look up his defensive ratings.

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      • Wadz

        8 months ago

        Thats the rub hes coming back still from a broken leg..

        Hes hit in MLB opportunities though

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        • BigBoyBat

          8 months ago

          x.com/thenatsreport/status/1895197170917351718?s=4…

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      • BigBoyBat

        8 months ago

        Defense has always been solid with strong arm. MLB 833 Ops. Yesterday game chasing down ball looks like health/defense is no concern.

        x.com/thenatsreport/status/1895197170917351718?s=4…

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  2. leftykoufax

    8 months ago

    I turn to stone when you are gone I turn to stone.

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    • rememberthecoop

      8 months ago

      Thank you Jeff Lynne.

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    • henrys

      8 months ago

      Everybody must get Stone

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    • Fernando P

      8 months ago

      Like a Rolling Stone

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      Reply
    • nowheredan

      8 months ago

      And it stoned me.

      Reply
  3. Reynaldo's

    8 months ago

    I thought this guy was gonna be the second coming

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  4. roob

    8 months ago

    The White Sox should pick him up as he has several more years of control. They will need at least one major league outfielder after they trade Robert, Tauchman, Slater and possibly Benintendi by the deadline.

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    • Guarded Indian

      8 months ago

      If someone is stupid enough to trade for Benintendi they should be removed from their job.

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      • roob

        8 months ago

        Not if the Sox pay most of the salary. He had a good second half and if he starts out well this year he could get moved if the Sox eat enough of the contract. Not likely.

        My point is that the Sox should pick up Stone because they will have no help in the OF from their minor leaguers this year.

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    • holecamels35

      8 months ago

      He would be their second best outfielder and probably a top 3 hitter in their lineup.

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      Reply
  5. henrys

    8 months ago

    I guess they don’t think Stone has progressed enough from his injury. I thought it would be one of Yepez or Chaparro.

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  6. LordD99

    8 months ago

    I’m guessing he’s out of options, so he won’t be unemployed for long.

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    • Wadz

      8 months ago

      He actually has 2 options and has performed.. Hes just moreso a DH after his leg injury who Ks a ton.

      Seems very likely to be claimed.. could see a minor trade.

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      Reply
  7. Alex O.

    8 months ago

    This guy could be fun to watch in Colorado. They seem set with corner outfielders though

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  8. Clofreesz

    8 months ago

    Out of options but has a lot of potential. Demolishes lefties, but questionable vs. Righties. Downside is that he’s approaching 30. Hope the Rangers can grab him to strengthen the offense.

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    • Wadz

      8 months ago

      He has 2 options

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      • Clofreesz

        8 months ago

        Now I’m baffled. This is a costly risk/mistake by the Nationals.

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        • TheOtherMikeD

          8 months ago

          Who would you drop instead?

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        • Clofreesz

          8 months ago

          Salazar.

          Reply
  9. Old York

    8 months ago

    Man, Spring Training just started and he’s already DFA”d?

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  10. Rsox

    8 months ago

    Astros should probably jump here. He would probably mash the Crawford boxes

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  11. NationalNightmare

    8 months ago

    Hell of a guy. Sad to see him go but probably a necessary cut with the strength of the current outfield. If only he could pitch.

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  12. DarkSide830

    8 months ago

    Get him DD!

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    • The Quad XXXX

      8 months ago

      Totally agree. This guy was impressive with the backs and the Phillies need a right handed hitter and Out fielder like this….worst case have him at AAA.

      Reply
  13. RunDMC

    8 months ago

    Alas, the one man that should have a statue.

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    • PiazzaParty

      8 months ago

      He’s already 100% Stone

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      Reply
  14. PiazzaParty

    8 months ago

    Lol Nats broadcast during a ST game was pumping him up so much and replaying his big HR and being all cheesy about his perseverance and how hard work pays off and all’s well that ends well….DFA’d 96 hours later

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  15. DM_Nats

    8 months ago

    Wish him well just hasn’t been the same since the injury against the wall in the Bronx a few years ago

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    • differentbears

      8 months ago

      A tale as old as time. Heck, you could carve it into stone.

      Reply
  16. Marqueef Grissom

    8 months ago

    whats wrong with this kid? he has decent numbers but he keeps getting tossed around

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    • Gwynning

      8 months ago

      – hits .600 last year
      – handed walking papers in Offseason

      Go get him, AJ!

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      • Marqueef Grissom

        8 months ago

        a;s could take him, dfa seth brown

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  17. Paleobros

    8 months ago

    Remember Rock Shoulders?

    Reply
  18. Non Roster Invitee

    8 months ago

    I thought it was Garrett Stone.

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    Reply
  19. dcftw

    8 months ago

    Hope the Nats can keep him somehow but I doubt it. He’s a good ball player, he started to look like his old self a bit at the end of last year. It was a terrible injury.

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  20. dclivejazz

    8 months ago

    Sorry to see this happen to Garrett. I was rooting for the guy. Hope he gets another shot somewhere.

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    • Armaments216

      8 months ago

      With the Benintendi injury today Garrett should get claimed by the White Sox, who I assume have first dibs given their record last year. Unless another team jumps in with a trade offer.

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  21. pjmcnu

    8 months ago

    Who gets him? Pirates or Marlins?

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  22. melfman1

    8 months ago

    Yanks need a DH since Stanton will probably miss half the season (or more). Take a flier when he moves to the 60 day IL.

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  23. BigBoyBat

    8 months ago

    Stone highlights

    youtu.be/w0vw0hAbZPs

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