Nationals Sign Right-Handed Reliever Josh Roenicke To Minor League Deal

The Washington Nationals announced this morning that they added another reliever to the mix in Viera, FL, signing right-handed reliever Josh Roenicke to a minor league deal with an invitation to Major League Spring Training:

The #Nats have agreed to terms with RHP Josh Roenicke on a Minor League deal with an invitation to Major League Spring Training.

— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) February 14, 2014

Roenicke, 31, appeared in 63 games for the Minnesota Twins last season, going (3-1) with a 4.35 ERA, 4.64 FIP, 36 walks (5.23 BB/9) and 45 Ks (6.53 K/9) in 62 IP. Roenicke has pitched for the Cincinnati Reds who drafted him in the 10th Round in 2006, the Blue Jays, Rockies and last season the Twins. In six major league seasons, Roenicke has a 4.17 ERA and a 4.37 FIP in 220 1/3 IP over which he's been worth +0.5 fWAR.

Roenicke is also Ian Desmond's brother-in-law:

@Nationals @JroPrimetime Can't beat em' join em'.

— Ian Desmond (@IanDesmond20) February 14, 2014

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