According to DeportesTiburon (a radio show in Venezuela), center fielder Gregor Blanco has been traded to the Washington Nationals. Blanco was traded for a player to be named later according to the Nationals official Twitter account.

Blanco will report to the Nationals Triple-A team (Syracuse Chiefs) next Tuesday adds the source.

Back in April we learned that the Nationals were looking for help at center field, and although Blanco is not an offensive threat, he is a very good defender, with good range and arm.

In three Major League season, Blanco is a lifetime .258/.358/.324 with 2 HR’s and 53 RBI’s with the Atlanta Braves and the Kansas City Royals.

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