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Adam Lind Gives the Washington Nationals Much-Needed Bench Depth

Adam Lind signed a one-year deal with the Nationals to provide a power bat off the bench, along with some insurance for veterans around the diamond.

You're only as strong as your weakest link.

The Washington Nationals improved a potential weak spot on Monday by signing first baseman Adam Lind to a one-year deal worth just $1 million, but with a mutual option for 2018 and a $500,000 buyout.

Lind saw 430 plate appearances with the Seattle Mariners last season and slashed .239/.286/.431 with a .304 wOBA and 92 wRC+, all of which were below league average except for his slugging percentage.