The Washington Nationals might have gotten themselves a bargain when they signed Josh Harrison as a free agent a few days after the start of the abbreviated 2020 season.
A seven-year veteran and two-time National League All-Star who earned $10 million in 2018, Harrison was cut loose from Philadelphia after signing in December for $100,000. With 21-year-old star Juan Soto out of action following a positive COVID test, the Nats needed a versatile fielder with some pop in his bat, and the 33-year-old utility man fit the bill.
After going 0-for-4 as a designated hitter in a loss to Toronto, Harrison was Davey Martinez’s starting left fielder in Tuesday’s 5-3 win over the New York Mets, while Soto continues to work himself into game shape.