The Nationals will likely decline Soriano's option for next season, NBC Sports reports.

The Nationals will likely decline Soriano's option for next season, the Washington Post reports.

Analysis:

Soriano struggled in the second half, losing the closer role to Drew Storen. The option was worth $14 million, so it's not a surprising move by the team. Despite his late struggles, Soriano did finish the season with a 3.19 ERA and 32 saves, so he could still command some interest on the open market.