Joey Gallo has signed a one-year, $5 million deal with the Washington Nationals, with an additional $1 million in performance bonuses. The deal, pending a physical, also includes a mutual option for a second year. Gallo, known for his power and ability to draw walks, will provide versatility by playing left field, first base, and designated hitter for the Nationals. The signing marks the Nationals' first major-league transaction since December 12. Gallo's statistics from his 2023 season with the Minnesota Twins were also highlighted, showing 21 home runs, a .177 batting average, and a .301 on-base percentage. The deal has been viewed favorably by some, with discussions on the potential impact of Gallo's power on the Nationals' performance.
Nationals finalize 1-yr, $5M pact with Joey Gallo https://t.co/3lvmm9VSkz
Joey Gallo signing is official. To clear space on the 40-man roster, the Nationals have DFA'd catcher Israel Pineda.
1 remaining free agent each NL team should sign. 📝 https://t.co/wXfKazbnF9 https://t.co/941LYSHZQf
Joey Gallo signed with the Nats. Sean Doolittle is on the coaching staff. Some new prospect rankings dropped. A brand new episode of Bustin Loose Baseball covers all of that. https://t.co/cZ5zDEWC9s
More on the Nats’ signing of Joey Gallo: https://t.co/1F4RRhpiLe
This is who the Royals should have signed instead of Hunter Renfroe. Gallo is younger, he bats LH, he's a better defender, he's got more power, and despite hitting .177 last season, he had a higher OBP (.301) than Renfroe (.297). But Renfroe got more money AND a player option. https://t.co/ymspK8hfQG
Miguel Sanó finds a home after sitting out last season. Sanó and Joey Gallo signing deals on the same day seems fitting. Sanó initially went by "Miguel Angel Sanó" when he signed with the Twins as a 16-year-old, so maybe the Angels are fitting now too. https://t.co/vQjKxzBQJx
Joey Gallo hit .163 with strikeouts in 45% of his plate appearances after April last year. Twins basically deemed him unplayable and made him a healthy scratch in September/October despite $11 million salary. Kind of surprised he got a major-league deal. https://t.co/qxsPJnuDVW
On the Nationals' deal with Joey Gallo: https://t.co/r1WULNWOPt
Our model projects one year of Joey Gallo to be worth $4.9M in field value, right in line with his reported $5M deal with the #Nationals.
Joey Gallo to the Nats? This could be a steal for Mike Rizzo if he can recapture his former magic. https://t.co/G14hXi630C
The Nats add a big booper! Joey Gallo is going to DC on a one-year deal worth $5 million, per @JonHeyman. https://t.co/kmGE7s5rIP
I like signing Joey Gallo. Power is a good thing. Add players who can hit home runs. The Nationals hit 151 HRs last season. Only the Guardians hit fewer. The Braves hit 307 en route to the top spot in the NL. https://t.co/JXmJ0zYaA0
Report: Nationals land Gallo on 1-year, $5M deal https://t.co/dVOhzz3C4o
Nationals, OF Joey Gallo reportedly agree to one-year deal, per https://t.co/Z3s2EpgF39's @Feinsand. https://t.co/T6QerPkMQb
On the Nationals signing Joey Gallo: - Gallo has power and draws walks. - He can play LF, 1B and DH. Versatility. - Trade chip if he gets off to fast start. - WSH signed a real life major leaguer!
Source confirms: Joey Gallo is signing a one-year deal with the Nats. (@andrewcgolden first). I'm told there's a mutual option for a 2nd year. Sounds like this will likely be a one year stay, though.
This is so cheap, wish the Mets were in on Gallo https://t.co/SlopGdL3T1
Joey Gallo has agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal with the Nationals, per source. Deal also includes $1 million in performance bonuses. @andrewcgolden was on it.
The Nationals snag Joey Gallo! https://t.co/8UzKWhEPn0
Joey Gallo had a wild 2023 in Minnesota: 332 PA, 21 HR, 1 3B, 9 2B, 19 1B(?!), .177 AVG but .301 OBP, .440 SLG. His .741 OPS would've ranked third among Nats regulars, behind only Jeimer Candelario (.823) and Lane Thomas (.783).
BREAKING: Per @BNightengale, Joey Gallo has signed a 1-year deal with the @Nationals ▶️ https://t.co/tUhxJWt4Jg https://t.co/Z7CehNC2NX
The Nationals and Joey Gallo are in agreement on a 1-year, $5M deal, per @andrewcgolden https://t.co/0nkXxAMmhc
Report: Nationals adding Joey Gallo to lineup https://t.co/b8lAWoqfb5
Joey Gallo to Nats. $5M. Plus incentives. @andrewcgolden 1st
This is the Nationals' first major-league transaction since Dec. 12, by the way. https://t.co/AK39oGqF9s
Joey Gallo goes to the Nationals https://t.co/oCHsUqUEMt
The Nationals are signing OF/1B Joey Gallo to a 1-year deal worth $5 million, source confirms. 30-year-old lefty slugger will hit a lot of homers, draw a lot of walks, strike out a lot, hit for a low average and play both LF and 1B. (First reported by @andrewcgolden)
Nationals, Joey Gallo Agree To One-Year Deal https://t.co/sh0U73e3h7 https://t.co/GV5g6p69MU
The Nationals and Joey Gallo have agreed to a one-year deal, according to multiple sources familiar. The deal is pending a physical. Washington was in the market for a left-handed outfielder this offseason and now they have one in Gallo.