Jason Michaels News

When an 11-year major-league veteran such as outfielder Jason Michaels finds himself in Triple-A, he's usually not happy.

For every story about a highly touted prospect in minor-league camp at spring training, there's a veteran just hoping to extend his career.

The moves can be dizzying. You may have see today the Astros cut Livan Hernandez at noon, and within two hours the Braves had signed him to become their fifth starter.

Earlier today, Manager Davey Johnson said the Nationals reassigned Michaels and infielder Andres Blanco to Syracuse .

Nationals center fielder Roger Bernadina hit a two-run homer and lefty John Lannan had a strong pitching performance on Monday to lead Washington to a 7-4 victory over Houston in Viera, Fla.