The Athletic’s Brittany Ghiroli was first with a report this afternoon that the Washington Nationals and free agent reliever Bud Norris have worked out a deal after Jon Heyman’s reporting this morning of interest on the Nats’ part.
Norris, 34, was released by Toronto earlier this month after signing a minor league deal with the Jays this winter.
He posted a 3.59 ERA, a 3.99 FIP, 21 walks (3.28 BB/9), 67 Ks (10.46 K/9), and a .237/.317/.377 line against while earning 28 saves in 33 opportunities for the St.