May 20, 2012

Nats ink Duke to Minors deal

Looking for pitching depth in the Minor Leagues, the Nationals signed former Pirate and Astro Zach Duke to a Minor League deal. He is expected to start the season for Triple-A Syracuse.

Nats, Ankiel agree to Minor League deal

Rick Ankiel has agreed to terms on a Minor League contract that will have him back with the Nationals in 2012, a baseball source confirmed.

Nationals agree with Jackson on one-year deal

Free-agent right-hander Edwin Jackson and the Nationals reached an agreement on a one-year contract, pending a physical, the team announced Thursday.

Nats add Durbin to mix on Minor League deal

The Nationals added depth to their bullpen on Wednesday by signing right-hander Chad Durbin to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training, according to a baseball source.

Nats bring Lidge on board with one-year deal

The Nationals agreed to terms with reliever Brad Lidge on a one-year contract Thursday. Lidge will join a bullpen that includes right-handers Drew Storen and Tyler Clippard. Besides providing leadership to a bunch of young relievers, Lidge will probably be one of the team's setup men.