Josh Bell Rejoins Nationals on One-Year, $6 Million Deal

The 32-year-old first baseman returns to Washington after stints with multiple teams, pending a physical.

Josh Bell has agreed to a one-year contract worth $6 million with the Washington Nationals, pending a physical.
This marks Bell's second stint with the Nationals, where he previously played from 2021 to 2022 before being traded to the Padres in the Juan Soto deal.
Bell, a nine-year MLB veteran, has a career batting average of .258 with 171 home runs and 613 RBIs across 1,159 games.
The Nationals aim to bolster their offense at first base and designated hitter, with Bell expected to contribute power and leadership to the team.
Bell's defensive metrics at first base have been below average, but his offensive potential and clubhouse presence factored into the Nationals' decision to bring him back.