The Washington Nationals made their first move of the off-season on Wednesday, agreeing to a new one-year contract with utility man Josh Harrison.
Harrison, who inked a minor-league contract with the Nats in July before making his Big League debut with the team in August, impressed with his contributions at the plate and with his versatility in the field, serving as a bright spot in a disappointing year for the 2019 World Series champions.
His 2021 contract is reportedly worth $1 million.
The two-time All-Star during his tenure with the Pittsburgh Pirates rebounded from a disastrous 2019, batting .278 with an impressive .352 on-base percentage.
The Cincinnati native saw time all over the field with Washington this season, playing first base, second base, shortstop, third base, left field, and right field.
Harrison is an ideal utility weapon for the Nationals, who are unsure of what sort of health and production they will get out of players like Adam Eaton, Carter Kieboom, and Ryan Zimmerman in 2021.
If he is able to hit as he did in 2020, Washington will be comfortable with Harrison stepping up to fill whatever hole they may need to be patched as they look to get back on track in the upcoming season.
