.171/.167/.195 is Rosario’s line in 42 plate appearances this spring. He hasn’t been able to insert himself into the mix at third base for the Nationals, though the team doesn’t seem to like him there anyway; he’s thus far started five times at second, four times at short, twice in left and just once at third.

Rosario told reporters that he would’ve played if it were a regular season game, but he didn’t want to take any chances. He should return to Washington’s lineup at some point later this week.

The New York Post’s Jon Heyman says it’s a $2 million deal. Rosario has not been getting much love from MLB teams of late, but he did hit a respectable .280/.306/.380 for the Rays, Dodgers and Reds last season. If the Nationals were to make him their third baseman, he could offer some mixed-league value with his ability to hit for average and steal bases. However, he’ll probably be more of a utilityman initially.

Rosario was already going to be a free agent after the World Series, so this is just a paper move because the Reds needed to make space on the 40-man roster to activate Matt McLain from the 60-day IL, as his rehab assignment in the Arizona Fall League expired. Rosario has solid numbers overall on the season, hitting .280 with three home runs and 13 steals in 332 at-bats, but he struggled with the Reds after being signed late in the year.