Official Site of the Nationals · Nov 3, 2017
Source: Wieters intends to stay with Nats
Matt Wieters throws out Denard Span while he tries to swipe second base in the top of the 6th inningintends to exercise his 2018 player option and remain with the Nationals, according to a source, though the catcher's agent says a final decision has not been made.
Agent Scott Boras said Wieters was still considering his options, which include either picking up the $10.5 million option to remain with Washington or testing the free-agent market for a second straight offseason. The deadline for Wieters to make a decision is Saturday.