It feels like the rest of the Washington Nationals' offseason prior to spring training arriving is going to be filled with roster shuffling. Well, one of the players the Nationals previously claimed off waivers -- utility man Mickey Gasper -- has now been designated for assignment following the team's decision to claim left-handed pitcher Richard Lovelady off waivers from the New York Mets. we've claimed LHP Richard Lovelady off waivers pic.twitter.com/ARryBYzqPB — Washington Nationals (@Nationals) January 29, 2026Gasper, who was seen as someone who might be able to hold a bench spot for Washington this year, will now be put through waivers once again where a team will have the opportunity to claim him. But there's no doubt the Nationals need left-handed pitchers to face lefty batters whenever those matchups arrive. Richard Lovelady retires Jazz Chisholm Jr. to end the 6th!