WASHINGTON -- The Nationals agreed to terms with right-hander A.J. Bogucki, their eighth-round pick in the 2016 Draft, MLB.com has learned. Bogucki will receive a bonus of $150,000. The club has not confirmed the deal.
Bogucki, who went to the University of North Carolina, had a nice comeback season in 2016, going 5-5 with a 2.86 ERA and 53 strikeouts in 50 1/3 innings while pitching out of the bullpen. Opposing hitters batted .212 against him.
• Nationals' 2016 Draft picks
This was the second time Bogucki was drafted. In 2013, he was selected by the Twins in the 31st round.