The Washington Nationals continued to add to their pitching depth Friday by signing Jeremy Guthrie to a minor-league dead and an invitation to Spring Training. Guthrie, 38, has an opt-out of March 27 if he fails to make the final roster.
After a series of cost-controlled veteran signings meant to bolster the starting rotation and bullpen, this offer is a head scratcher. Guthrie’s last major-league season was 2015 and was a statistical disaster.
The Nats hope to give Erick Fedde and Austin Voth all the time they need to prepare down on the farm.