The Washington Nationals are bringing again a well-known face to fill their DH slot. The Nats and Josh Bell have agreed to a one-year contract price $6 million, experiences the Washington Publish. The workforce has not confirmed the signing.
Bell, 32, spent 2021 and a part of 2022 with the Nationals earlier than going to the San Diego Padres within the Juan Soto commerce. He began his profession with the Pittsburgh Pirates (2016-20) earlier than bouncing to the Nationals (2021-22), Padres (2022), Cleveland Guardians (2023), Miami Marlins (2023-24), and Arizona Diamondbacks (2024). Now he is returning to Washington.
The Nationals acquired Nathaniel Lowe, a Gold Glove defender at first base, from the Texas Rangers earlier this month. That ensures Bell will slot in at DH, the place he matches finest. Washington’s common lineup may look one thing like this in 2025:
- SS CJ Abrams, LHB
- RF Dylan Crews, RHB
- LF James Wooden, LHB
- DH Josh Bell, SHB
- 1B Nathaniel Lowe, LHB
- C Keibert Ruiz, SHB
- 2B Luis García Jr., LHB
- CF Jacob Younger, RHB
- 3B José Tena, LHB
Based on Cot’s Baseball Contracts, Washington’s estimated 2025 payroll remains to be about $25 million under their 2024 payroll, which means the membership ought to nonetheless have cash to spend. At this level, pitching is the best want, particularly in the midst of the rotation and behind the bullpen. The Nationals went 71-91 in 2024 however are taking steps again towards rivalry.
Bell slashed .249/.319/.405 with 23 doubles and 19 residence runs in 2024. He has averaged 24 homers per 162 video games in his profession. We didn’t rank Bell amongst our prime 50 free brokers.
