Tocci was released by the Nationals on Tuesday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tocci made his big-league debut as a 22-year-old back in 2018 well ahead of schedule after being selected in the Rule 5 draft by the Rangers. He struggled to a 42 wRC+ in limited action that season and has done nothing since then to suggest he deserves another chance at the highest level. In 50 games across the two highest levels of the minors this season, he hit just .200/.273/.258.

Tocci signed a minor-league contract with the Nationals on Tuesday as a non-roster invitee, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tocci was released by the Rangers in August after hitting .244/.313/.308 with four home runs over 89 games with Triple-A Nashville in 2019. The center fielder will get to work in the Nationals' major-league camp during spring training, but he likely needs to further develop before securing a consistent roster spot in the majors.

Tocci was released by the Rangers on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

He hit .244/.313/.308 with four home runs and four steals in 367 plate appearances at Triple-A Nashville prior to getting outrighted off the 40-man roster.

Tocci was outrighted to Triple-A Nashville on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The 23-year-old will remain in the Rangers' system after going unclaimed off waivers following his removal from the 40-man roster. Tocci impressed in the minors last season and earned a place on the major-league roster at the end of the year. He's struggled to find his footing in 2019, carrying a slash line of .246/.317/.312 with 64 strikeouts and 31 RBI.

Tocci was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

This move is somewhat surprising, as the Rangers kept Tocci on their active roster all of last season after selecting him in the Rule 5 draft. The 23-year-old failed to impress in 87 games with Triple-A Nashville this season, however, slashing just .246/.317/.312 with four home runs and four stolen bases. In a corresponding move, Rafael Montero had his contract selected from Nashville.

Tocci was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Tocci got to experience the majors before he was truly ready last season due to his status as a Rule 5 draft pick, but he didn't do much to prove he should stick around, hitting just .225/.271/.283 in 135 plate appearances. He'll return to a more developmentally appropriate level to start 2019, though his 1.001 OPS in 33 spring appearances suggests that he could make a case to return at some point this season.

Tocci reported to spring training with added strength, T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tocci has created a little buzz in camp, going 7-for-18 with four extra-base hits and seven RBI. "Obviously he did something in the offseason. He came back a little stronger," manager Chris Woodward said. "It's eye-opening. If he puts on another 10-15 pounds, who knows what you have at that point? It's exciting to see development and how far he can go because he can really defend in the outfield." Tocci's path to a roster spot is not assured, but the center fielder has picked up where left off last season when he hit .353 (12-for-34) with a .441 slugging percentage over the final 17 games.

Tocci went 2-for-2 with a homer, a double and five RBI in Wednesday's win over the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Tocci came on as a substitute and immediately made an impact, blasting a three-run homer off Pat Venditte in his first at-bat. The outfielder added a two-run double in his second and final trip to the plate Wednesday. Through 10 games this spring, Tocci is now 7-for-18 (.389) with four extra-base hits -- a pair of homers and a pair of doubles -- and a 3:1 BB:K.

Tocci went 1-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in Wednesday's 9-3 loss to the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

This was Tocci's first start in the month of September as the Rangers have been giving Delino DeShields another chance to prove he belongs in center field next season. Tocci, a Rule 5 pick, was never expected to have a big role and will likely play winter ball during the offseason, per T.R. Sullivan of MLB.com.

Tocci is out of the lineup Sunday against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Tocci went 4-for-6 while starting the past two games in center field in place of the injured Delino DeShields Jr. (finger), who was placed on the 10-day disabled list Friday. With DeShields likely staring at a multi-week absence, Tocci could be in store for steady at-bats in the outfield, though he'll give way to Drew Robinson in the series finale.