The Associated PressAP source: Jon Lester, Nats agree to deal, pending physical
Left-hander Jon Lester and the Washington Nationals have an agreement in principle in place for a one-year contract, pending the successful completion of a physical exam, a person with knowledge of the deal confirmed to The Associated Press. ESPN was first to report an agreement between Lester and the Nationals, whose manager, Dave Martinez, was the bench coach for the Chicago Cubs when the starting pitcher helped that club win the 2016 World Series for its first title in 108 years. Lester is expected to fill the need for a No. 4 starter in Washington, slotting into a rotation that is led by three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer, 2019 World Series MVP and lefty Patrick Corbin.
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Phillies acquire CJ Chatham from Red Sox
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Phillies acquired infielder C.J. Chatham from the Boston Red Sox on Monday for a player to be named or cash.
NBC Sports Chicago2 Cubs prospects make Baseball America’s Top 100 list
The Cubs had two prospects on the list, compared to the Padres' league-leading seven.
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