Tue 8/23/11 2:45 PM

According to ESPN's Buster Olney, there is speculation among rival teams that the Nationals claimed Wandy Rodriguez off waivers from the Astros on Tuesday. It certainly makes sense. As an out-of-contention team, the Nationals would've had the opportunity to claim Rodriguez before many other potentially interested clubs. And they're known to want a veteran starter for their 2012 rotation. If the Nats are comfortable with the $36 million that Wandy is owed over the next three seasons, they could pull the trigger and work out a waiver trade.