This past week, the Washington Nationals made a few more minor league signings with non-roster invitees to spring training this February. One of the players who received an invite was veteran right-handed reliever Tim Collins, who has only played with the Kansas City Royals during his career. Collins hasn’t pitched in the Major Leagues since 2014 and has had two Tommy John surgeries on his left elbow during that time.
The 27-year-old left-hander was signed as a free agent by the Blue Jays back in 2007. Three years later, he was a part of two trades within a 17-day period.