The Washington Nationals announced this evening that they agreed on a minor league deal with veteran right-hander Matt Belisle, who received an invitation to major league Spring Training. Belisle pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals last season, but dealt with elbow issues.
Add Matt Belisle's name to the list of veteran pitchers who have signed minor league deals with the Washington Nationals and received invitations to Spring Training along with Bronson Arroyo, Sean Burnett, Paolo Espinosa, Aaron Laffey and Nick Masset.
Belisle, 35, and a veteran of twelve major league seasons, pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2015, going (1-1) in 34 games with a 2.