The Washington Nationals designate former New York Yankees top prospect Chase Hampton for assignment after a second stint with the club. The DFA follows the Nationals’ decision to move on from Hampton, according to reporting from multiple outlets.
Both sources note the timing of the move, saying it comes only weeks after the Yankees cut ties with Hampton. The reports characterize the Nationals’ decision as another reset in Hampton’s path to finding a roster spot, emphasizing that Washington gives him another chance before DFA’ing him.
While the outlets agree on the core events—the DFA by the Nationals and the recent Yankees release—neither provides additional detail on Hampton’s specific performance or the Nationals’ immediate roster plan. The shared angle is that the DFA occurs soon after New York’s earlier action, underscoring how quickly Hampton’s status changes across organizations.
