Tocci signed a minor league contract with Washington over the winter and went on to slash just .200/.273/.258 with one home run in 50 games (132 plate appearances) between Double-A Harrisburg and Triple-A Rochester.

Tocci was released by the Rangers in August after hitting .244/.313/.308 with four home runs over 89 games with Triple-A Nashville in 2019. The center fielder will get to work in the Nationals' major-league camp during spring training, but he likely needs to further develop before securing a consistent roster spot in the majors.

He hit .244/.313/.308 with four home runs and four steals in 367 plate appearances at Triple-A Nashville prior to getting outrighted off the 40-man roster.

The 23-year-old will remain in the Rangers' system after going unclaimed off waivers following his removal from the 40-man roster. Tocci impressed in the minors last season and earned a place on the major-league roster at the end of the year. He's struggled to find his footing in 2019, carrying a slash line of .246/.317/.312 with 64 strikeouts and 31 RBI.