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.

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.