The Washington Nationals have made significant strides in bolstering their bullpen by officially signing veteran reliever Lucas Sims to a one-year, $3 million contract. The deal was reported by Andrew Golden of The Washington Post, coinciding with Mason Thompson being placed on the 60-day injured list. Sims, who boasts a career ERA of 4.50 since his debut in 2017, has shown promise as a strikeout pitcher but has struggled with consistency. Following a solid 2023 season with a 3.10 ERA and an impressive 10.6 strikeouts per nine innings, the Nationals are optimistic that Sims can regain his form and contribute effectively to their bullpen.