According to Bill Ladson of MLB.com, he has learned that the Oakland Athletics, Houston Astros, San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves have serious interest in Washington Nationals’ infielder Alberto Gonzalez.

This isn’t the first time we heard about the Padres’ interest in Gonzalez.  Last week,t he team was said to have the 27-year-old infielder on their radar.

Gonzalez hit .247/.277/.301 in 114 games for the Nationals last season. He’s out of options, so the Nationals would be motivated to move him if they have no intention to keep him on the 25-man roster.  Washington currently have utility depth with Jerry Hairston and Alex Cora.