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Report: Nationals, pitcher Jon Lester agree to one-year deal

By Prince J. Grimes

Report: Nationals, Jon Lester agree to one-year deal originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington

The Washington Nationals and lefty Jon Lester have agreed to terms on a one-year deal, pending a physical, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. 

Lester, who has played for the Cubs the last six years, figures to slide into the fourth spot of the Nationals’ rotation, behind Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg and Patrick Corbin.

While past his prime, the 37-year-old brings a championship resume with him to D.C., including World Series titles with the Cubs in 2016 and the Red Sox in 2013 and 2007. He boasts a career 3.60 ERA through 15 seasons and that number drops to 2.51 in his 26 postseason appearances.

The 2016 NLCS MVP, Lester is a five-time all-star with his latest nod coming in 2018. In the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, he posted a career-worst 5.16 ERA in 12 starts with a 3-3 record.

How to watch Nationals’ 2023 spring training: Schedule, times, radio info

By NBC Sports Washington Staff
Nats' 2023 spring training schedule: Dates, times, broadcasts originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe sports calendar has officially turned to baseball season. Spring training is just getting underway and soon exhibition games will follow.For the Nationals, that means a full slate of 28 Grapefruit League games this spring followed by one final tune-up game against the Yankees in D.C. on March 28.Here's a look at the Nationals' spring training schedule.Nationals' 2023 spring training scheduleAll times listed are Eastern Standard Time.Saturday, Feb. 25 @ Cardinals, 1:05 p.m. (The Team 980)Sunday, Feb. 26 vs. Astros, 1:05 p.m. - split squad (Nationals.com)Sunday, Feb. 26 @ Mets, 1:10 p.m. - split squadTuesday, Feb. 28 vs. Cardinals, 1:05 p.m.Wednesday, March 1 @ Yankees, 1:05 p.m. (ESPN)Thursday, March 2 vs. Marlins, 1:05 p.m.Friday, March 3 @ Mets, 1:10 p.m. (Nationals.com)Saturday, March 4 vs. Cardinals, 1:05 p.m. (The Team 980)Sunday, March 5 @ Astros, 1:05 p.m. (106.7 The Fan)Tuesday, March 7 @ Marlins, 1:10 p.m.Wednesday, March 8 @ Tigers, 1:05 p.m.Friday, March 10 vs. Marlins, 6:05 p.m. (106.7 The Fan)Saturday, March 11 vs. Mets, 7:05 p.m. (MASN/The Team 980)Sunday, March 12 @ Cardinals, 1:05 p.m. (106.7 The Fan)Monday, March 13 vs. Astros, 1:05 p.m.Tuesday, March 14 @ Mets, 1:10 p.m.Wednesday, March 15 @ Marlins, 1:10 p.m.Thursday, March 16 vs. Mets, 6:05 p.m. (106.7 The Fan)Friday, March 17 @ Astros, 1:05 p.m. (Nationals.com)Saturday, March 18 vs. Marlins, 1:05 p.m. (MASN/106.7 The Fan)Sunday, March 19 vs. Tigers, 1:05 p.m. (The Team 980)Monday, March 20 vs. Mets, 6:05 p.m. (106.7 The Fan)Tuesday, March 21 @ Cardinals, 1:05 p.m. (Nationals.com)Wednesday, March 22 vs. Yankees, 1:05 p.m.Thursday, March 23 @ Astros, 6:05 p.m.Friday, March 24 vs. Cardinals, 6:05 p.m. (MASN)Saturday, March 25 vs. Astros, 6:05 p.m.Sunday, March 26 @ Marlins, 1:10 p.m.Tuesday, March 28 vs. Yankees, 12:05 p.m. at Nationals Park (MASN/106.7 The Fan)
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