Particle.news
Download on the App Store
4 ARTICLES
·
2mo ago

Nationals Sign Reliever Lucas Sims to One-Year Deal

The 30-year-old right-hander joins Washington to bolster bullpen depth, with Mason Thompson moved to the 60-day injured list.

Image
Lucas Sims #39 of the Boston Red Sox take the field for the third inning of a game against the Houston Astros on August 11, 2024 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.

Overview

  • Lucas Sims, a 30-year-old reliever, signed a one-year Major League contract with the Washington Nationals.
  • Sims spent last season with the Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox, posting a 4.38 ERA in 58 appearances.
  • The Nationals transferred pitcher Mason Thompson to the 60-day injured list to make room for Sims on the 40-man roster.
  • Washington aims to strengthen its bullpen after finishing with a 71-91 record for the second consecutive season.
  • Sims, who has played for Atlanta, Cincinnati, and Boston, expressed excitement about joining a young Nationals team and returning to the NL East.