On the afternoon of this month, January 18, it was announced that The Washington Nationals and Jon Lester have reached an agreement and signed a contract for the 2021 season from MLB. The veteran pitcher will end his cycle with the Chicago Cubs and now signs his signature in a negotiation that, according to sources, is for a year. The amount you will receive is not yet disclosed.
ESPN reporter and MLB insider Jeff Passan reported Monday afternoon that Jon Lester signed a one-year contract with the Washington Nationals and an option for both parties. Passan adds that the conclusion of the negotiation depends only on the physical examinations.
Jon Lester became part of the free agency at the end of the MLB 2020 season because the Chicago Cubs did not renew the pitcher’s contract, which remained with the organization for six years.
The left-hander was an important part of the Chicago Cubs rotation during winning the MLB World Series title in 2016. In addition, he is considered an emblem of the team, for everything he left with him during his time.
In the six seasons with the Chicago Cubs, left-hander Jon Lester recorded a record 77-44 win-loss; as well as an ERA 3.64 in 171 starts. In addition, it has released four complete games.