On the afternoon of Monday, January 18, it was announced that Washington nationals and Jon Lester reached an agreement and signed a contract for the 2021 season of MLB. The veteran pitcher would be ending his cycle with the Chicago Cubs and is now shaping his signature in a deal that, according to sources, is for a year. The financial sum he will receive is not yet revealed.
ESPN journalist and MLB insider Jeff Passen reported Monday afternoon that Jon Lester has signed a one-year contract with Washington Nationals and an option for both parties. Passen adds that the conclusion of the negotiation only hangs from the physical exams.
Jon Lester became part of the free agency out of MLB’s 2020 Season, as the Chicago Cubs did not renew the pitcher’s contract, which was within the organization for six years.
The left-hander was an important part of the rotation of Chicago Cubs during the MLB World Series title in 2016. In addition, he is considered an emblem of the team, for all that he left in its passage through it.
In his six campaigns with Chicago Puppies, left-hander Jon Lester set a 77-44 record in games won and lost; as well as an effectiveness of 3.64 to 171 openings. In addition, he released four full games.