Lobatón, Nationals reach deal for 2017

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WASHINGTON — The Nationals and catcher José Lobatón agreed on a one-year contract to avoid arbitration, the team announced Thursday. Lobatón and the Nationals reportedly settled for $1.575 million, according to the Washington Post, an increase of $187,500 from last season.

Washington’s catching situation still carries some uncertainty, with Wilson Ramos almost certain to walk as a free agent. Even if Ramos were to return, he tore the ACL in his right knee in late September and will not be ready until at least a month after the season starts.

Lobaton, 32, provides a veteran …

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