Machado was released by the Nationals on Tuesday.

Machado had his contract selected from Triple-A Rochester by the Nationals on Wednesday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Machado cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

The Nationals designated Machado for assignment Tuesday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Washington is expected to designate Machado for assignment in the near future, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

The Nationals selected Machado's contract from Triple-A Rochester on Sunday.

Machado was reassigned to minor-league camp by the Nationals on Saturday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Machado was touching 98 mph with his fastball while pitching for Venezuela during the World Baseball Classic, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.