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Stephen Drew, Washington Nationals agree to one-year contract
Backup infielder Stephen Drew has agreed to a one-year contract with the Washington Nationals, the team announced Thursday, after Drew passed his physical.
The Nationals did not disclose the financial terms, but multiple reports say Drew will make $3.5 million in 2017, with a chance to earn up to $1.25 million more in performance bonuses tied to the number of games he plays.
Drew, who turns 34 in March, hit .266 with 8 homers and 21 RBIs in 143 at-bats over 70 games last season. That includes 31 starts, spread out among second base, third base, shortstop and designated hitter.
The Nationals did not disclose the financial terms, but multiple reports say Drew will make $3.5 million in 2017, with a chance to earn up to $1.25 million more in performance bonuses tied to the number of games he plays.
Drew, who turns 34 in March, hit .266 with 8 homers and 21 RBIs in 143 at-bats over 70 games last season. That includes 31 starts, spread out among second base, third base, shortstop and designated hitter.