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Report: Nationals place former A's catcher on waivers

Derek Norris' time with the Washington Nationals appears to be short-lived.

Traded from San Diego to Washington in December, Norris was reportedly placed on waivers on Saturday.

Following an All-Star campaign with the A's in 2014, Norris was traded to the Padres. He posted solid numbers in his first season with San Diego, but 2016 was a disappointing year for the 28-year-old backstop. In 125 games, he hit .186/.255/.328 with 14 home runs and 42 RBI.

Norris' chance to start in Washington all but vanished when the Nationals signed free agent Matt Wieters in late February.