US EditionNationals Sign RHP Zack Littell to One-Year, $7M Deal
The Nationals signed Zack Littell for $7 million to strengthen their rotation, designating Richard Lovelady for assignment amid bullpen competition.
- Right-Hander Zack Littell agreed to a one-year deal with the Washington Nationals on Tuesday that includes a $12 million mutual option for 2027.
- Paul Toboni's rebuild prompted Washington to sign Littell after a 66-96 season, with his 10-8 record and 3.81 ERA last year highlighting his performance.
- Including incentives, the deal features tiered innings bonuses totaling $2.5 million, with payments from 100 through 190 innings, per Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic.
- To make room for Littell, the Nationals designated veteran reliever Richard Lovelady for assignment as left-handers PJ Poulin and Cionel Perez emerged ahead of spring training.
- Seen as a bargain, the signing drew attention as observers framed it that way given Littell's recent effectiveness and the quieter market despite the Cincinnati Reds acquiring him July 30, while the Nationals expect him to provide veteran innings alongside Cade Cavalli and Miles Mikolas.
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Mebane pitcher Littell signs with Washington Nationals
By Bob Sutton Special to The Alamance News Former Eastern Alamance pitcher Zack Littell has signed a one-year contract with the Washington Nationals. This week’s move culminated a months-long wait for the free-agent pitcher from Mebane. Littell, 30, is coming off perhaps his best season in the major leagues. Nationals beat reporters, citing sources, reported that it’s a $7 million deal with incentives, largely based on the number of innings pitc…
Nationals Designate Richard Lovelady For Assignment
The Nationals have designated left-handed reliever Richard Lovelady for assignment, per a club announcement. His roster spot goes to righty Zack Littell, whose previously reported one-year deal with the Nats is now official. Washington claimed Lovelady off waivers from the Mets back on Jan. 29. He’d signed a split major league deal with the Mets back in October, which the Mets hoped would help him to pass through waivers so he could be stashed i…
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