The Nationals have traded infielder Cristian Guzman to the Rangers for pitching prospects Ryan Tatusko and Tanner Roark. According to general manager Mike Rizzo, the trade is expected to be approved by the league office by Saturday. Guzman is a 10-and-5 player -- 10 years in the big leagues and five years with the same club -- and needed to approve the trade. He already packed his belongings in the Nationals' clubhouse. "Guzzie was upbeat and positive," Rizzo said. "He obviously had to OK the trade, because he had 10-5 rights. It's not an official trade until the paperwork goes through. In 24 hours, it will be official by the Commissioner's Office." Guzman, 32, is making $8 million in the final year of his contract this season. It is unclear whether or not the Nationals are taking on some of his remaining prorated salary. Guzman, an original member of the Nationals, was hitting .282 with two home runs and 25 RBIs this season. He played most of the year at second base after playing his first 11 seasons in the Majors at shortstop. With the Rangers, Guzman will initially play every day at second base because of an injury to Ian Kinsler. Once Kinsler returns to action, Guzman will be a utility player. Read more: http://washington.nationals.mlb.com..._id=12809524&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was
