In a surprising move, the Washington Nationals decided to bring back one of their starters from the past yesterday. Jorge Castillo of the Washington Post was the first to report that the organization has decided to sign former right-handed starterJohn Lannan to a minor league deal. Castillo also talked about the new pitching technique they want him to try:
The Nationals have signed John Lannan to a minor league deal. No invite to big league camp.
— Jorge Castillo (@jorgeccastillo) March 7, 2017
The Nationals signed Lannan with the intention of making him a submariner reliever.