The Clint Robinson era for the Washington Nationals is likely over.
Monday, in a surprise move, the Nats signed free agent Adam Lind to a one-year/$1 million deal with an option for 2018. With Lind’s power and ability to hit around .250, Robinson becomes expendable when the rosters go to 25 next month.
Out of minor-league options, Robinson will need to clear waivers after he is designated for assignment. Any team can claim him and his four years of team-controlled salary. This is his last pre-arbitration season and he will not be eligible for free agency until after 2020.