Marlon Byrd was acquired from the Phillies in one of the earliest in-season transactions in post-relocation Nats history, shortly after the start of the 2005 season...he has been quite well-travelled since his days at the RFK Nats, most recently ending up at the Red Sox...
...designated for assignment, per Slowes in today's pre-match broadcast, to make room for Matsuzaka.
