Corey Dickerson agrees to 1-year deal with Nats (source)

WASHINGTON — Left fielder? Check. Left-handed bat? Check. Corey Dickerson checks the packing containers for the Nationals’ offseason wants.

The 33-year-old agreed to a one-year take care of the Nats price $2.25 million, together with efficiency bonuses that may improve it to $3 million, a supply instructed MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand on Tuesday. The membership has not confirmed.

Dickerson spent this previous season with the Cardinals, slashing .267/.300/.399 with six homers and 36 RBIs in 96 video games. A ten-year veteran, he additionally has performed for the Rockies, Rays, Pirates, Phillies, Marlins and Blue Jays.

The Nationals have added a number of candidates who may play left discipline subsequent season, however there aren’t any locks to be the starter, with Lane Thomas doubtless shifting to proper discipline. Dickerson ranks third amongst lively gamers in fielding proportion in left discipline (.989), sixth amongst lively gamers in defensive video games as a left fielder (730) and fifth in putouts as a left fielder (1,226). 

Alex Call and Stone Garrett additionally will compete for taking part in time in left discipline. Dominic Smith, who has performed left, is anticipated to see most of his innings at first base. 

The Nationals’ 40-man roster is full and a transfer should be made to clear area for Dickerson.