While McLouth and Janssen were both solid players at times for Washington this past season but are no longer needed heading into the offseason. McLouth will likely be a bench option for someone as he is not an everyday caliber outfielder any more and as for Janssen, he has solid stuff but will likely only be a middle reliever as pressure situations seem to cause him trouble.

McLouth hasn't played in a game this season and isn't making much progress with his torn labrum. The Nationals shouldn't expect the outfielder back any time in the near future.

This was a procedural move for the Nationals as they just acquired relief pitcher David Carpenter in a trade with the Yankees and need room for him on the 40-man roster. It doesn't change his timetable as the club wasn't expecting him back until late July anyway.

McClouth has stated that he is feeling better following a cortisone shot, but is still not likely to return to the Nationals sometime in May.