WASHINGTON -- Outfielder Howie Kendrick and the Washington Nationals have finalized their $7 million, two-year contract.
The 34-year old will make $3 million this year and $4 million in 2019, and he can earn up to $1.1 million each season in in performance bonuses based on plate appearances.
With Bryce Harper, Adam Eaton and Michael A. Taylor the favorites to earn the starting spots in the outfield and Victor Robles another possibility, Kendrick likely will be a bench option for first-year manager Dave Martinez.
Kendrick hit .