The Washington Nationals added outfield depth Wednesday signing Alejandro De Aza to a minor-league deal. Assigned to Triple-A Syracuse, the veteran utility outfielder gives the Nats options with Chris Heisey recovering from a ruptured bicep.
With Michael Taylor and Brian Goodwin filling in for the injured Jayson Werth and Adam Eaton, the Nats are out of major-league ready talent should another outfielder go down. Andrew Stevenson has struggled with International League hitting and Drew Ward is not ready.
At 33, De Aza is best known for his years with the Chicago White Sox.