Paul DeJong Joins Nationals on 1-Year, $1 Million Deal

The former All-Star infielder seeks to revitalize his career after a 24-homer season in 2024.

Paul DeJong signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Washington Nationals, with up to $600,000 in performance bonuses.
The 31-year-old infielder hit .227 with 24 home runs and 56 RBIs last season, playing for both the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals.
DeJong, an All-Star in 2019, has a career .229 batting average with 140 home runs and 400 RBIs across eight MLB seasons.
He transitioned from shortstop to third base in 2024, where he logged 328.1 innings and maintained a .970 fielding percentage.
Nationals pitcher Josiah Gray was placed on the 60-day injured list in a corresponding roster move.