Ballard picked up by Nats: The Nationals signed SP Mike Ballard to a minor league deal on Tuesday. Ballard spent the 2011 season in the Orioles' system, splitting time between Double-A Bowie and Triple-A Norfolk and compiling a combined 10-7 record and 3.84 ERA. (Updated 12/28/2011)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
After dealing off two of their major-league-ready prospects in Brad Peacock and Tommy Milone as part of the Gio Gonzalez deal, the Nationals added a little depth to their Triple-A rotation by signing Ballard. The 27-year-old lefty could emerge in Washington next season if the rotation is depleted by injuries, but even if that happens, Ballard would be nothing more than a low-end waiver wire option in NL-only leagues. (Updated 12/28/2011).
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