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Nationals agree to terms on $1.4M, 1-year deal with Heisey

By The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chris Heisey has agreed to $1.4 million, one-year deal to return to the Washington Nationals.

Agent Paul Cobbe confirmed the deal in an email to The Associated Press on Sunday.

A favorite of Nationals manager Dusty Baker, Heisey hit nine home runs in spot and pinch-hitting duties during the 2016 regular season. The 31-year-old hit a pinch-hit, two-run home run in Game 5 of the NL Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Heisey, a corner outfielder, has played six of his seven major league seasons for Baker, five with the Cincinnati Reds. He’s a .242 hitter with 61 home runs and 173 RBIs in his career.

WATCH: Nats celebrate World Series with parade ahead of Spring Training opener in Florida

By Dan Friedell
The Washington Nationals showed off their trophy from winning the 2019 World Series in front of their local fans in South Florida during a parade on Thursday, February 20. Spring Training kicked off recently, and the first preseason game is Saturday, February 22, against the Houston Astros, the team they defeated in the World Series. Before the parade started, Michael A. Taylor and Sean Doolittle mingled with fans, some of whom were wearing hats supporting the local Miami Marlins. However, the West Palm Beach fans showed their support, as players like Kurt Suzuki, Trea Turner and Howie Kendrick rode in cars and buses through the main streets of Clemantis.
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