The Washington Nationals and free agent right-hander Casey Janssen have agreed to a one-year contract worth $3.5 million with a mutual option that will guarantee him a total of $5 million, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.
Janssen, 33, has served as the Blue Jays closer the past three seasons, and while he’s been outstanding in that role he’s coming off a poor second half in 2014 brought on by a severe case of food poisoning.
He finished last season with a 3.94 ERA and 1.18 WHIP while saving 25 games. In his last four seasons going back to 2011, Janssen has posted a 2.77 ERA, 1.034 WHIP, 8.2 K/9 and 1.9 BB/9 in 223 appearances.
It’s not clear if Janssen will assume the closer role or if the Nats go with Drew Storen who was outstanding for them last season.
