The Washington Nationals took another step to keep last season’s bench by re-signing infielder Stephen Drew to a one-year deal on Thursday.
Drew provides insurance up the middle for a team that has Daniel Murphy at second base and Trea Turner moving to shortstop for the first time in the major leagues. Turner is entering his first season in the major leagues as the starting shortstop — in his first full season — after the Nationals traded shortstop Danny Espinosa in the offseason.
Drew hits .266 last season for the Nationals, giving them a versatile infielder and left-handed bat off the bench.