Nationals released RHP Chris Young.

Young chose to opt out of his minor league contract on Monday. The Nationals still have interest in keeping him in the minors as rotation depth, but he figures to land a major league deal somewhere. A return to the Mets could be a possibility if Shaun Marcum's neck issue turns out to be significant.

Chris Young has opted out of his minor league contract with the Nationals.

The Nats now have 24 hours to add him to the 25-man roster, which they're not expected to do. Young will become a free agent and seek a big-league contract that he hopes includes a spot in the rotation. The big right-hander has posted a 2.25 ERA over four starts this spring.

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the Blue Jays, Orioles, Twins, Indians, Cubs, Cardinals, Red Sox, Brewers and Mets have scouts in attendance for Chris Young's start Monday.

Young will not make the Nats' Opening Day roster and will decide after Monday's outing whether or not to opt out of his minor league deal. He'll almost surely exercise the opt-out, as there's obviously plenty of interest in him. The veteran righty holds a 3.00 ERA over three starts this spring.

Chris Young will make his scheduled start Monday for the Nationals before making a decision about his future.

Young could exercise his opt-out clause as soon as Sunday, but he'll make one more appearance for the Nats before deciding where he'll play. The veteran right-hander will not make the Nats' Opening Day roster and is reportedly drawing interest from other clubs.

Chris Young may choose to opt out of his deal with the Nationals on or before March 24, as there doesn't appear to be a spot for him on the Opening Day roster.

While the Nationals would certainly love to keep him, if he can find another opportunity elsewhere he'll obviously take it. Nationals GM Mike Rizzo indicated as much on Friday, when stating that Young would not begin the season in the minor leagues. He's posted a 3.00 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 7/6 K/BB ratio in 12 innings this spring, and is worth a flier as a late round option in deeper mixed leagues if he can secure a rotation spot elsewhere.

Chris Young pitched five scoreless innings Wednesday in a victory over the Marlins.

Young has allowed four runs in 12 innings this spring. There's still no room for him on the Nationals, so he's hoping to get a major league offer from another team later this month.

Chris Young gave up three runs in three innings Saturday against a Marlins split-squad.

Young, who was signed as insurance for the Nationals, was making his official spring debut after pitching in a minor league game last Monday. He'll only make the rotation if someone ahead of him gets hurt.

Chris Young allowed two unearned runs over two innings Monday afternoon in a minor league game.

Amanda Comak of the Washington Post says there were a few "well-struck balls" in the outing. Young signed a minor league contract with the Nationals in February and is not expected to crack the Opening Day roster.

Chris Young is scheduled to pitch in a minor league game on March 4.

Young signed a minor league deal with the Nationals in late February, so he's a bit behind the other pitchers in camp. The current plan calls for him to take Ross Detwiler's spot in the rotation on March 9 after the southpaws leaves for the World Baseball Classic. The veteran right-hander has an opt-out clause in his minor league contract which he can exercise on March 24.

Chris Young's minor league deal with the Nationals has a total value of $3.6 million.

Young is unlikely to earn his incentives, but his base salary jumps to $2 million if he's added to the major league roster. The deal also includes an opt-out clause, so Young can become a free agent if he doesn't make the team and wants to avoid being sent to in the minors.

Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo indicated Friday that Chris Young has an opt-out clause in his contract.

"It's his choice if he wants to go to Triple-A," Rizzo said. It sounds like he'll be able to exercise the clause if he doesn't make the Opening Day roster, but Young had to realize when he signed the deal that that was a longshot. Barring an injury to another Nats rotation member, the tall righty figures to begin 2013 at Triple-A.

Nationals signed RHP Chris Young to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Young posted a decent 4.15 ERA in 115 innings last season after returning from rotator cuff surgery. The 33-year-old is unlikely to crack the Nats' Opening Day roster and will operate as organizational rotation depth.

ESPN New York's Adam Rubin writes that the Mets remain interested in re-signing Chris Young.

The Mets aren't going to replace R.A. Dickey in their starting rotation, but could look to re-sign Young on a one-year deal as veteran insurance. He posted a 4.15 ERA in 155 innings (20 starts) since returning from rotator cuff surgery this past season, and hasn't received any other known interest in free agency.

Chris Young picked up a no-decision despite a nice effort Sunday, holding the Marlins to two runs -- one earned -- over six innings in the 3-2 win.

He allowed two hits, walked two and struck out five, leaving with the score tied before watching the Mets walk off with a win in the ninth. Young has looked good of late, posting a 3.10 ERA over his last seven starts. He'll get the Braves next.

Chris Young pitched a sold ballgame in Sunday's victory over the Marlins, surrendering one run on five hits over his five frames.

Young fanned three while walking one in the game. The only blemish on his day was an RBI double by Justin Ruggiano in the fifth inning. He's been very inconsistent on the season, posting a 4-7 record, 4.48 ERA and 60/29 K/BB ratio over 90 1/3 innings. He'll look to carry over the momentum from this fine outing when he battles the Braves at home on Saturday.

Chris Young got lit up by the Marlins in Wednesday's loss, allowing seven runs on seven hits, three walks and three home runs in just 4 1/3 innings.

More specifically, Young got lit up by Giancarlo Stanton, who took him deep for a pair of two-run homers. Young also served up a leadoff blast to Jose Reyes. Tonight was the second time in six starts Young allowed at least six runs, but also just his third non-quality start in 10 outings since June 17. He'll bring a 4.87 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 42/20 K/BB ratio into his Tuesday start in Cincinnati. You may want to keep him benched for that one.

Chris Young limited the Giants to one run and four hits over seven innings in a victory Thursday.

Young allowed four hits, walked none and struck out four in his first win since June 28. Overall, he's 3-5 with a 4.22 ERA. He'll be a possibility to be dealt this month, particularly if Johan Santana can come back.

Chris Young threw six solid innings in a loss to the Nationals Wednesday, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out a pair.

Young was unscored upon in the first five frames before Adam LaRoche touched him up with a two-run bomb in the sixth. It's his fifth quality start in eight tries this season and marks the sixth time he's allowed three or fewer runs. He's not striking anyone out, but Young isn't a bad streaming option in favorable matchups. He gets the Nats again next week.

The Mets are likely to pitch Chris Young on regular rest next Wednesday rather than use a fifth starter.

The Mets are still mulling their options to replace Dillon Gee (shoulder), and an off day Monday means they won't have to make a decision until July 21. Although Miguel Batista is considered the likeliest option to fill the No. 5 starter role for now, prospect Matt Harvey will probably get a shot before long.

Chris Young will start Friday against the Braves.

Mets manager Terry Collins previously indicated that Jon Niese would likely get the nod with Dillon Gee (shoulder) going on the disabled list, but Young will make the start. The 33-year-old right-hander has a 3.41 ERA and 21/8 K/BB ratio in 37 innings over six starts since returning from shoulder surgery.