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Nationals DFA Hassell, Add Triple-A Reliever Eddy Yean

7/6/2026

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The Nationals designated Robert Hassell III for assignment Sunday to add reliever Eddy Yean.
Hassell, the No. 8 2020 draft pick, hit .215 with .593 OPS, two homers, 21 RBI.
The club has seven days to trade, release or outright Hassell, who has one minor-league option.
Yean posted a 3.60 ERA in 40 Triple-A innings while the bullpen added Kyle Nicolas, Tom Cosgrove, Matt Krook and Konnor Pilkington.

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The Nationals designated Robert Hassell III for assignment Sunday to add reliever Eddy Yean.
Hassell, the No. 8 2020 draft pick, hit .215 with .593 OPS, two homers, 21 RBI.
The club has seven days to trade, release or outright Hassell, who has one minor-league option.
Yean posted a 3.60 ERA in 40 Triple-A innings while the bullpen added Kyle Nicolas, Tom Cosgrove, Matt Krook and Konnor Pilkington.