Warming Bernabel didn’t come to D.C. with much buzz, but he might bring more to the table than expected.
The Nationals signed the 23-year-old corner infielder, listed at 6-foot-1 and 180 pounds, to a minor league deal with a spring training invite. This gives him a chance to compete for a spot on a roster that still needs help at the corners.
First signed by the Rockies organization out of the Dominican Republic as an international free agent, Bernabel spent his entire career with Colorado before hitting free agency this offseason. In 75 games with Triple-A Albuquerque this year, he hit .