​The Nationals cut ties with outfielder Robert Hassell III after a poor performance at the plate. GettyThe Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired outfielder Robert Hassell III, who was part of the blockbuster Padres/Juan Soto trade, from the Nationals, Washington announced.Via @NationalsComms on X: “The Nationals have traded outfielder Robert Hassell III to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWashington Nationals outfielder Robert Hassell III slides into home plate in a game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium.GettyThe Pirates have acquired Robert Hassell III from the Nationals.The Nationals designated Hassell for assignment on July 5. He cleared waivers on July 12, and Washington outrighted him to Triple-A Rochester. Since he wasn’t on the Nationals’ 40-man roster at the time of the trade, he also won’t be on the Pirates’ 40-man roster for now.More to come.Like HEAVY’s content? Be sure to follow us.This article was originally published on HEAVYThe post TRADE: Pittsburgh Pirates Acquire Juan Soto Trade Piece From Nationals appeared first on HEAVY.