Mazara spent time with the Orioles during spring training before being released at the end of March after going 9-for-39 (.231) with no homers in 16 Grapefruit League games. He'll add minor league outfield depth for the Nationals.

Mazara signed a minor league contract with the Orioles last December and won't make the club's Opening Day roster. The 27-year-old former top prospect batted .231 (9-for-39) with zero homers this spring in 16 Grapefruit League games. He's been released to pursue a new opportunity elsewhere.

Mazara will compete for a spot on the Orioles' Opening Day roster next spring after batting .264/.316/.352 with just two home runs over 171 plate appearances in 55 games last year with the Padres. The 27-year-old former top prospect has bounced around the last few seasons between the Padres, Tigers, White Sox and Rangers. There's always a chance that he puts it together given his prospect pedigree, but he's getting close to running out of opportunities.

Mazara was released earlier this week after passing through waivers unclaimed after being designated for assignment last weekend. The 27-year-old former top prospect hit just .264/.316/.352 with two home runs and 18 RBI in 171 plate appearances over 55 games this season for San Diego. There's a chance he finds a new opportunity, but will likely have to settle for another minor league contract.