The Washington Nationals have signed veteran infielder Jamey Carroll to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training, according to multiple media reports Thursday.
Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com said Carroll will compete for a bench job in camp. Carroll can play second base, third base or shortstop.
Carroll, 39, hit .211 in 249 plate appearances with the Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals last season. He hit .268 in 537 plate appearances with Minnesota in 2012.