The Washington Nationals agreed to a minor league deal with free-agent relief pitcher Jeremy Jeffress on Monday that includes an invite to spring training, according to a source. Jeffress would earn $1.25 million with another potential $1.25 million in performance bonuses if he makes the team's big-league roster. The 33-year-old right-hander spent the 2020 season with the Chicago Cubs, posting a fantastic 1.54 ERA and 0.94 WHIP while striking out 17 and walking 12 in 23 1/3 relief innings. He ...