Stewart was re-assigned to minor league camp Wednesday. Stewart had been having a solid spring, slashing .286/.348/.548 with three homers in 20 games, but will now likely begin the season with Triple-A Syracuse. The 29-year-old could be in line for a promotion to the parent club at some point, but likely won't be much of a fantasy factor regardless.

Stewart is having a solid spring at the plate, slashing .323/.400/.645 in 31 at-bats with three home runs, and should Anthony Rendon's knee injury force him to begin the season on the DL, Stewart could find himself on the 25-man roster. Stewart would also offer some left-handed balance to a very right-handed lineup, but he's still a long shot to win a roster spot, given that he's not on the 40-man. None of the Nationals' other options at third base (primarily Danny Espinosa and Kevin Frandsen) are showing anything at the plate this spring though, so if he keeps hitting Stewart will remain in the picture.

Stewart has agreed to a minor league contract with the Nationals, Matt Eddy of Baseball America reports. Stewart has spent a signifiant portion of the past seven years in the majors, but has struggled to stay out of the minor leagues in the past couple of years. Stewarts' major league stats have taken a hit recently, as he hit just .176 in 68 at bats last year. He left the Angles to try to avoid the minors, but it appears that Stewart will have to work his way through triple-A this year to have fantasy value in 2015.

Stewart has elected free agency. The Angels sent Stewart outright to Triple-A Salt Lake, but he refused the assignment and is now free to seek his opportunities elsewhere. Stewart went 12-for-68 (.176 average) with 31 strikeouts in 23 games with the big club this season, and he wasn't much better at Salt Lake, slashing just .198/.310/.347 over 142 plate appearances.

Angels sent 3B Ian Stewart outright to Triple-A Salt Lake. Stewart was designated for assignment on July 19 and passed through waivers unclaimed. The 29-year-old has batted just .208/.310/.361 this season at the Triple-A level.

Angels designated 3B Ian Stewart for assignment. The move was made to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for the newly-acquired Huston Street. The 29-year-old slugger hit just .176/.222/.382 with two homers and seven RBI in his 68 at-bats with the Angels this season.

Angels designated 3B Ian Stewart for assignment. The move was made to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for the newly-acquired Huston Street. The 29-year-old slugger hit just .176/.222/.382 with two homers and seven RBI in his 68 at-bats with the Angels this season.

Angels activated 3B Ian Stewart from the 15-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Salt Lake. Stewart has been sidelined since mid-May with a left hand injury and suffered a setback during his first attempt at a rehab assignment. He's apparently feeling better now, but the Angels want him to get some regular at-bats in the minors.

Ian Stewart has left his rehab in Triple-A Salt Lake City due to lingering discomfort in his left hand. Stewart has been on the disabled list since May 12 with a left hand contusion. He played in two rehab games on May 25 and 26, going hitless with four strikeouts in seven plate appearances. He has gone to Arizona to rehab, and will return to Salt Lake City when his hand feels better. In 72 plate appearances with the Angels, Stewart posted a .176/.222/.382 slash line.

Ian Stewart (hand) is hoping to begin a rehab assignment this weekend. Stewart is still experiencing some some pain in his left hand when he takes batting practice, but he's hoping the pain will subside soon. He was placed on the disabled list on May 12 after being hit on the hand with a pitch. He avoided a break, so he should be able to come off the DL soon after he's eligible.