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RHP Tavarez agrees to deal with Nats (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Right-hander Julian Tavarez has agreed to a non-guaranteed, minor league contract with the Washington Nationals. He's the second player the Nationals have brought aboard this week, joining Kip Wells as possible help for the bullpen. The 35-year-old Tavarez is 85-75 with 22 saves and a 4.45 ERA over 16 seasons with 10 clubs in the majors, working as both a starter and reliever.