In what is considered common practice by major league teams at this point in the season, slugger Adam Dunn was placed on waivers Tuesday by the Washington Nationals.
What this transaction means is that teams will have 48 hours to place a claim on the Nationals' slugger. Once this claim is placed, a trade or inheritance of the player can be worked out.
With the Nationals unable and maybe even unwilling to trade Dunn before the non-waiver deadline, it is unlikely that any team will be interested in inheriting his contract. However, a certain team may bite if the management is looking for that late-season push.
Another big name placed on waivers Tuesday was Carlos Zambrano, who is owed around $45 million through 2012. The Chicago Cubs' former ace has had behavioral (not to mention pitching) problems over the last two seasons, making it unlikely that any team will want to add him to the roster at such a high cost.
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