On Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates signed veteran outfielder Daniel Nava to a minor league contract. This comes after Nava spent the 2017 season with the Philadelphia Phillies. Prior to playing for the Phillies, Nava played for the Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Rays, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and Kansas City Royals.
When healthy, Daniel Nava has been an above replacement level player in his career. In 589 career games played he has a fWAR of 5.7. He has had a fWAR of 1.0 or higher in 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2017.
Daniel Nava being signed to a minor league contract is similar to Matt Joyce in 2016.