McGee was designated for assignment by the Nationals on Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

McGee was claimed off waivers by Washington a month ago and has been let go after he gave up seven earned runs across 10 innings. The veteran lefty has a 6.81 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 25:12 K:BB over 37 frames between stints with the Giants, Brewers and Nationals this year.