Sanchez reunites with the Nationals after a brief stint in free agency this offseason. The versatile 31-year-old infielder batted .257/.316/.314 across 38 plate appearances in the majors last year. He'll compete for a spot on the Nationals' Opening Day roster this spring.

Sanchez has refused an outright assignment to the minors and will head to free angry this offseason. The 31-year-old infielder hit .257/.316/.314 across 38 plate appearances with the Nationals this past season.

Sanchez appeared in 16 games at the major-league level this season, hitting .257/.316/.314 across 38 plate appearances. The 31-year-old infielder spent most of the year at Triple-A Rochester when he slashed an impressive .326/.373/.477 with four homers and two steals across 144 plate appearances.

Sanchez was designated for assignment on Monday and passed through waivers unclaimed. The 31-year-old infielder is a career .262/.287/.328 hitter in 106 games at the MLB level.