Blanton signed a one-year deal with the Nationals on Tuesday, Jorge Castillo of the Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 36-year-old spent last season with the Dodgers, posting a 2.48 ERA across 75 relief opportunities. The Nats likely view Blanton as a source of late-inning help, and it's possible he could be a factor in the team's search for a permanent closer.