Luis Avilan #70 of the New York Yankees pitches against the Boston Red Sox during their game at Yankee Stadium on August 17, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
The Washington Nationals added veteran Luis Avilan on a minor league contract with hopes he’ll provide some depth for the team.
This wasn’t the key offseason signing we were hoping for, not even a free agent signing which is guaranteed positive results. This transaction is a necessary one though, and during a slow moving offseason, this gives Nationals fans something to talk about.