Utility player and two-time All-Star Josh Harrison managed to translate his good performances in 2020 into a new deal with Washington Nationals.

Nationals announced on Thursday that they have re-signed Harrison to a one-year contract. The deal is reportedly worth $1 million.

Harrison was a late offseason pickup for the Nationals, joining the team in July after previously spending both spring training and summer camp with Philadelphia Phillies. Despite this, the 33-year-old emerged as a reliable option for Washington on multiple positions.

In 33 games he ended up playing in 2020, Harrison batted .278 with three home runs, 14 RBIs, and one stolen base.

 Josh Harrison spent the majority of his career with Pittsburgh Pirates, where he played 842 games between 2012 and 2018. During this period, Harrison earned two All-Star nods while winning Heart and Hustle Award in 2014.

Harrison, who also suited up for Detroit Tigers, has a career batting average of .273 with 56 homers, 291 RBIs, and 80 stolen bases.

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The Washington Nationals, who have been looking for position player depth at the beginning of this season, have signed infielder Josh Harrison to a deal for the 2020 season.

The veteran infielder, who spent the 2019 season with the Detroit Tigers, inked a Minor League deal with the Philadelphia Phillies over the offseason but was granted his release earlier this month.

Harrison, an NL All-Star during his tenure with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2014 and 2017, played in only 36 games last season before suffering a season-ending hamstring injury in May. He batted .175 with only one home run in limited action.

Harrison should provide Nationals manager Davey Martinez with an important boost of versatility on the infield and plenty of MLB experience. While he hasn’t been healthy or productive during the last two seasons, the Nats expect that he will play a key role as a bench contributor this year.

The Cincinnati native is expected to spell veteran infielders Asdrubal Cabrera and Starlin Castro at third and second base, respectively, as well as serving as a bench bat in late game situations.

After passing COVID-19 tests and a physical examination, Harrison will be available for Washington for their series against the Toronto Blue Jays this week.

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Utility player and two-time All-Star Josh Harrison managed to translate his good performances in 2020 into a new deal with Washington Nationals.

Nationals announced on Thursday that they have re-signed Harrison to a one-year contract. The deal is reportedly worth $1 million.

Harrison was a late offseason pickup for the Nationals, joining the team in July after previously spending both spring training and summer camp with Philadelphia Phillies. Despite this, the 33-year-old emerged as a reliable option for Washington on multiple positions.

In 33 games he ended up playing in 2020, Harrison batted .278 with three home runs, 14 RBIs, and one stolen base.

 Josh Harrison spent the majority of his career with Pittsburgh Pirates, where he played 842 games between 2012 and 2018. During this period, Harrison earned two All-Star nods while winning Heart and Hustle Award in 2014.

Harrison, who also suited up for Detroit Tigers, has a career batting average of .273 with 56 homers, 291 RBIs, and 80 stolen bases.

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The Washington Nationals, who have been looking for position player depth at the beginning of this season, have signed infielder Josh Harrison to a deal for the 2020 season.

The veteran infielder, who spent the 2019 season with the Detroit Tigers, inked a Minor League deal with the Philadelphia Phillies over the offseason but was granted his release earlier this month.

Harrison, an NL All-Star during his tenure with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2014 and 2017, played in only 36 games last season before suffering a season-ending hamstring injury in May. He batted .175 with only one home run in limited action.

Harrison should provide Nationals manager Davey Martinez with an important boost of versatility on the infield and plenty of MLB experience. While he hasn’t been healthy or productive during the last two seasons, the Nats expect that he will play a key role as a bench contributor this year.

The Cincinnati native is expected to spell veteran infielders Asdrubal Cabrera and Starlin Castro at third and second base, respectively, as well as serving as a bench bat in late game situations.

After passing COVID-19 tests and a physical examination, Harrison will be available for Washington for their series against the Toronto Blue Jays this week.

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