The Nationals have re-signed Rick Ankiel to a minor league deal with an invitation to Spring Training, reports Amanda Comak of the Washington Times. Ankiel batted .239/.296/.363 with nine home runs and 37 RBI over 415 plate appearances last season, but didn't receive much interest on the open market and will now fight for a reserve role in Washington. Unless Washington deals from its surplus of starting pitching to acquire an additional outfielder, Ankiel figures to have a good chance of landing a spot on the big league roster.