Nathaniel Lowe hit a grand slam on Wednesday. On Thursday, the Nats had designated Lowe for assignment. That removes the big first baseman from the 40-man roster and places him on waivers. If a team doesn't claim Lowe off waivers, he can be assigned to Triple-A Rochester.

The Red Sox could still use an upgrade at first base, and a potential option could suddenly find himself available as a free agent.

On paper, the Washington Nationals were at a major disadvantage against the Kansas City Royals entering the series finale between these two teams on Wednesday.

Any Boston Red Sox fan paying attention to the offense of late can tell you that Abraham Toro has become a problem. While he was undeniably a savior early in th