WASHINGTON -- The Nationals added to their Spring Training roster on Tuesday, agreeing to terms with veteran infielder Brendan Ryan on a Minor League contract, the team announced.
Ryan could improve Washington's infield defense if he makes the team. In that scenario, he could potentially back up Daniel Murphy at second base.
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Ryan spent the past three years with the Yankees. The nine-year veteran has also seen time with the Mariners and Cardinals, the team that selected him in the seventh round of the 2003 Draft.
Ryan has a career .234 batting average with 19 home runs and 203 RBIs in 879 games.