The Washington Nationals have been hard at work this offseason trying to build up a competitive big league roster while simultaneously repleneshing the upper levels of their minor league clubs. As a result, the team has made a series of minor league signings, but there latest one might actually be one of their better ones long-term.
Originally drafted by the Washington Nationals in the 39th round of the 2016 MLB draft - but did not sign - Matt Mervis, who played high school ball at Georgetown Prep, took his talents to Duke University, where he played for four seasons.