Nationals signed RHP Tyler Baum to a minor league contract.
A 2018 second-round pick who had spent his entire career in the A’s organization, Baum experienced a velocity spike last season, putting him into the 95-98 mph range with his fastball. Unfortunately, it didn’t make him any more effective, as he finished with a 5.50 ERA between Double- and Triple-A. The Nationals will see if they can do more with him and maybe get him to the majors for the first time.
