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Washington re-signed outfielder Chris Heisey to a one-year, $1.4 million deal that also includes incentives, according to ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick.
Heisey, 31, proved to be a valuable right-handed option for the Nationals last season. Over 83 games, he batted .216/.290/.446 with nine home runs and 17 RBIs.
Though Heisey has a tendency to strike out in more than a quarter of his plate appearances, he still adds power to Washington’s bench. His home run in the NLDS might have factored into the club’s decision to re-sign him.
More from around the National League East:
- Atlanta signed free agent starter Bartolo Colon to a one-year deal to ensure he remains within the East for at least another season.
- The Phillies made Jeremy Hellickson a qualifying offer, but it seems to almost be certain he will reject it.
- Neil Walker had success from both sides of the plate in 2016, making it clear why he was given a qualifying offer.
- Miami values Marcell Ozuna and as a result is asking for a lot in exchange for the young outfielder this winter.
- The Nationals are hoping to add an “impact closer,” but there aren’t too many to choose from.