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Nationals: Washington Signs Jon Lester To Bolster The Rotation

CHICAGO - SEPTEMBER 26: Jon Lester #34 of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the Chicago White Sox on September 26, 2020 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images)

Washington has found their fourth starter.

Entering the off-season, one of Washington’s biggest needs was a fourth starter. Anibal Sanchez held down that role for the last two years, but after his disastrous 2020 campaign, it was time to move on. Enter Jon Lester. Earlier tonight, the three-time World Series champion signed a one year deal with Washington.