Nationals sign pitcher Miles Mikolas to a $2.25 million, 1-year contract | National Sports

WASHINGTON (AP) — Miles Mikolas and the Washington Nationals have agreed to a $2.25 million, one-year contract, adding a durable veteran to the mix as the young team sorts out its starting rotation in spring training.

The club announced the move Wednesday. Mikolas can earn $750,000 in performance bonuses: $100,000 each for 100 innings or 30 games pitched, 110 or 40 and 120 or 50, $200,000 for 130 or 60, and $250,000 for 140 or 70.

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