VIERA, Fla. (AP) — Left-handed reliever Ron Villone has been released by the Washington Nationals.
The Nationals signed Villone to a minor league contract last month and invited him to spring training. But Villone had a 16.20 ERA in three relief appearances covering 1 2-3 innings.
The Nationals also sent five pitchers to their minor league camp Monday, including righty Collin Balester.
