Washington’s rotation had some question marks even before the Nationals dealt Tanner Roark to the Cincinnati Reds last week, but this afternoon they took a first step towards filling out the back of their starting staff, signing veteran starter Aníbal Sánchez to what reportedly is a 2-year/$19M deal with an option for a third year.
Sánchez, 34, is coming off a (7-6) campaign as part of the Atlanta Braves’ rotation which saw the right-hander put up a 2.83 ERA, a 3.62 FIP, 42 walks (2.77 BB/9), and 135 Ks (8.