Vance Worley made 35 appearances for the Baltimore Orioles, four as a starter, putting up a 3.53 ERA, a 4.82 FIP, 35 walks (3.63 BB/9) and 56 Ks (5.82 K/9) in 86 2⁄3 innings. He signed a $2.6M deal with Baltimore, avoiding arbitration after the Orioles claimed the seven-year veteran off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Worley, 29, agreed to a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals today, as the Nats announced on Twitter this afternoon. Worley also received an invitation to Spring Training.
The 2008 Phillies’ third round pick has pitched for Philadelphia, the Minnesota Twins, Pirates and Orioles in his career, posting a 3.