Paul DeJong, a former All-Star infielder, recently signed a one-year contract worth $1 million with the Washington Nationals. The deal includes up to $600,000 in performance bonuses. Last season, DeJong struggled, posting a .227 batting average with 24 home runs and 56 RBIs while playing for the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals. Over his eight-season career, he has achieved a .229 average, accumulating 140 home runs and 400 RBIs across teams including St. Louis and Toronto. The Nationals' announcement also involved placing right-hander Josiah Gray on the 60-day injured list.
The Washington Nationals have signed former All-Star infielder Paul DeJong to a one-year contract worth $1 million, with potential performance bonuses.
DeJong, who was an All-Star in 2019, had a challenging 2023 season with a .227 batting average, hitting 24 home runs and 56 RBIs.
In his eight-year MLB career, DeJong has maintained a .229 batting average across various teams, including St. Louis and Kansas City.
As part of the Nationals' roster moves, right-hander Josiah Gray has been placed on the 60-day injured list.
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