The Nationals announced a player transaction this afternoon, but not the transaction many have been on pins and needles on while they wait for it to be completed. Pushing a proposed trade with the ...

Jose Lobaton does not get many opportunities to play as the backup catcher. Even more rare is the chance for him to impact the game in his last at-bat. Friday night, Lobaton's fly ball to left field ...

Lobaton signed a one-year contract with the Nationals on Wednesday, avoiding arbitration, Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post reports. His ability behind the plate represents the totality of ...

WASHINGTON -- Catcher Jose Lobaton and the Washington Nationals on Thursday agreed to a one-year contract for 2017, avoiding arbitration. Lobaton hit .232 in 99 at-bats during the regular season as a ...