I'm a little sad to see Daryle Ward leaving Washington. I had high hopes for him when he was signed in the off-season, and I'd say he delivered mightily off the bench this year for the Nats. Dependable Daryle! The Braves are keeping their Wild Card hopes alive will use the left-handed batter in clutch situations versus right-handed pitchers (against whom he's hit .341 this year.)

In exchange, the Nationals acquired Luis Atilano, a 21-year old RHP who is rehabbing from ligament-replacement surgery. In 19 appearances with Class A Myrtle Beach this year, Atilano was 6-7 with a 4.50 ERA.

In other waiver wire news, the Twins acquired Phil Nevin, who seems to have moved a good numbers of times in the past 12 months! Nevin sounds like a good match for the Twins who are in dire need for help at DH. 

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