Nogowski and the Nationals agreed Wednesday on a minor-league contract, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nogowski became a free agent earlier this month when he was released by Atlanta, who selected him in the minor-league Rule 5 draft over the winter. The 29-year-old produced a modest .661 OPS in 148 plate appearances for Triple-A Gwinnett before getting cut loose, but he saw 52 games' worth of big-league action in 2021 with the Pirates and Cardinals. The Nationals will initially assign Nogowski to their Double-A affiliate in Harrisburg, but he could earn a quick promotion to Triple-A Rochester.

Nogowski was selected by Atlanta in the first round of the 2021 Rule 5 draft Wednesday, JJ Cooper of Baseball America reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nogowski made 52 major-league appearances during the 2021 campaign and hit .233 with a home run, 14 runs and 14 RBI. He inked a minor-league deal with the Giants in late September but will now attempt to carve out a role with Atlanta this spring.

Nogowski signed a two-year, minor-league contract with the Giants on Wednesday, Jessica Kleinschmidt of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nogowski was released by Pittsburgh on Monday, but he'll find a spot on another minor-league roster several days later. The 28-year-old should report to Triple-A Sacramento and will have a chance to carve out a major-league role during spring training in 2022.

Nogowski was released by the Pirates on Monday, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nogowski remained with the organization after being designated for assignment in mid-August, but he's now headed for free agency. The 28-year-old played in 33 games for the Pirates and posted a .261/.325/.351 slash line with one homers, 14 RBI and 12 runs in 123 plate appearances.

The Pirates outrighted Nogowski to Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pittsburgh had previously acquired Nogowski when St. Louis dropped him from its 40-man roster in late June, but there were no takers for the 28-year-old when he was designated for assignment for the second time this season. Nogowski enjoyed a hot run at the plate in the final two weeks before the All-Star break, but he fell into a prolonged slump soon thereafter, going 8-for-63 (.127 average) in his final 21 games with the Pirates before being DFA'd.

Nogowski was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Monday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nogowski had started just two of the last eight games, and he went 1-for-10 with an RBI and three strikeouts during that time. The 28-year-old will now be cast off the major-league roster to make room for Yoshi Tsutsugo, who signed a major-league deal with Pittsburgh on Sunday.

Nogowski flied out to center field in a pinch-hitting appearance Sunday against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Playing time looks to be an issue for Nogowski, as Colin Moran has retaken his starting spot at first base. Nogowski has the ability to play in the outfield, but the team currently has more healthy options than its had all season. For his part, the 27-year-old is 7-for-55 since July 21 and could find himself back in Triple-A before long.

Nogowski is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Nogowski will remain on the bench for the second straight game while Colin Moran picks up another start at first base following his return from the injured list earlier this weekend. With Moran having recovered from a fractured wrist, the righty-hitting Nogowski will likely be limited to a short-side platoon role at first base moving forward.

Nogowski went 0-for-4 with a walk in Friday's 7-0 win over the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

His playing time is likely to decrease following the return of Colin Moran (wrist) as soon as Monday, though he could move from first base to the outfield. For his part, Nogowski has cooled off at the plate, collecting only four hits in his last 28 at-bats.

Nogowski is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Derek Shelton is withholding three regulars from the starting nine for the series finale, as Nogowski will be joined on the bench by catcher Jacob Stallings and shortstop Kevin Newman. Phillip Evans will take over at first base for Nogowski, who has fallen into a 5-for-28 slump at the plate over his last eight contests.