WASHINGTON -- The Nationals signed infielder/outfielder Cutter Dykstra and right-handers Tim Alderson and Stephen Shackleford to Minor League deals, according to a baseball source.
Dykstra, who is entering his sixth season in the organization, played for Double-A Harrisburg and Triple-A Syracuse this past season, and he hit a combined .229 with six home runs and 36 RBIs. Dykstra was with the Major League club for most of Spring Training and made a good impression because of his hustle on the field. Dykstra, who is the son of former Major Leaguer Lenny Dykstra, is considered a speedy utility player.