The Washington Nationals have signed right-hander Joe Blanton to a one-year, $4 million contract, according to ESPN's Jim Bowden and multiple reports.
Blanton, 36, spent last season as one of the Dodgers' top relievers, going 7-2 with a 2.48 ERA. He helped stabilize the majors' busiest bullpen in 2016 with a .194 opponent batting average, 10th best in the National League. His 1.01 WHIP was 13th best in the NL.