Casey Janssen to Nationals: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction

The Washington Nationals were already stacked with big-time pitching talent prior to Wednesday, but the rich just got richer.

According to Ken Rosenthal of FoxSports.com, the Nats inked reliever Casey Janssen to a one-year deal:

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Source: #Nationals sign free-agent reliever Casey Janssen, one year with mutual option, $5M guaranteed including option buyout.

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 28, 2015"

The Nationals confirmed the move on Monday, Feb. 2, via their Twitter account.

In addition to boasting an elite starting rotation including Stephen Strasburg, Jordan Zimmerman, Gio Gonzalez, Doug Fister and the newly signed Max Scherzer, the Nationals also have a strong bullpen anchored by closer Drew Storen.

The 33-year-old Janssen served as the Toronto Blue Jays' closer from 2012 through 2014 and saved 81 games during that time frame. Although he is coming off a somewhat shaky campaign that saw him post a 3.94 ERA, it certainly can't hurt Washington to sign a veteran righty with closing experience.

As pointed out by Chase Hughes of CSN Mid-Atlantic, Janssen figures to handle some late-inning duties for the Nats ahead of Storen in the ninth:

There are still some questions regarding Washington's offense, but it is difficult to argue with the notion that it boasts the best arsenal of arms in the league.

Janssen gives the Nationals a fairly reliable reliever who can hold a lead when the starters don't go at least eight innings, and that could prove to be invaluable as they chase a World Series championship.

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