The Nationals announced that they have agreed to terms with right-handed
starter Chris Young on a minor league deal (Twitter link). Williams &
Connolly represents Young.
Young, 33, pitched for the Mets last year. The 6'10" right-hander missed much
of the 2010 and 2011 seasons, but returned from a shoulder capsule injury to
put together a strong season in 2012. He started 20 games, posting a 4.15 ERA
with 6.3 K/9 and 2.8 BB/9 in 115 innings.
The Nationals have a talented rotation led by Stephen Strasburg, Gio
Gonzalez, Jordan Zimmermann, Dan Haren and Ross Detwiler. Young provides
depth along with a number of other pitchers, including Ross Ohlendorf, also a
former Princeton student.