Rutherford cleared outright assignment waivers Wednesday and elected to become a free agent, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
The Nationals recalled Rutherford from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.
The Nationals optioned Rutherford to Triple-A Rochester following Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Marlins, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
Rutherford is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
Rutherford is not in the lineup Thursday versus the Yankees.
Rutherford is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Yankees.
Rutherford isn't in Washington's lineup Saturday against the Phillies, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.
Rutherford went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI in Friday's 8-7 win over the Phillies.
Rutherford is out of the lineup again Thursday versus the Red Sox.
Rutherford is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.