WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Washington Nationals are counting on Tony Sipp to give them something their bullpen lacked: a lefty reliever to go after lefty hitters in late-game situations.
A person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday that Sipp and the Nationals agreed in principle on a one-year contract for 2019 that guarantees $1.25 million and includes a mutual option for 2020.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending the successful completion of a physical exam.
Sipp would get a $1 million salary this year, and the contract includes a $2.