Is Jon Lester a free agent?

Asked by: Jennifer Treadwell

Jon Lester, Nationals Reportedly Agree to 1-Year Contract in Free Agency.

What is Jon Lester’s contract?

Current Contract

Jon Lester signed a 1 year / $5,000,000 contract with the Washington Nationals, including a $3,000,000 signing bonus, $5,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $5,000,000. Contract Notes: $3M signing bonus deferred to 2023.

Does Jon Lester still play in the MLB?

Three-time World Series champion and 200-game winner Jon Lester is retiring after a 16-year career. Lester, 38, told ESPN that his body just isn’t up for the rigors of a major league season anymore.

Did Jon Lester get traded from the Cubs?

Just when Cubs fans thought it couldn’t be a tougher two days. While the Cubs traded away core pieces Kris Bryant, Javy Báez and Anthony Rizzo over the last 24 hours, the rival Cardinals acquired former Chicago ace Jon Lester from the Nationals.

Why did Lester leave Cubs?

Lester, 37, was never offered much in the way of a new contract with the Cubs before signing a 1-year, $5 million deal with Washington. “It’s natural,” Lester said. “I had to get over some stuff leaving Boston. Chicago was my home for six years.

Is Jon Lester a HOF?

Lester picked up his 200th career win last September — becoming the 119th pitcher in MLB history to reach the milestone. He’s only the 30th lefty to do so. Three-hundred wins has long been considered a Hall of Fame benchmark.

Who did the Red Sox get for Jon Lester?

As it turned out, we just had to wait one more day. As stated above, the Red Sox will receive Cespedes and a 2015 competitive draft pick from the Athletics. In exchange, the A’s add Lester to their starting rotation along with platooning outfielder Jonny Gomes and with cash.

What happened to John Lester?

Lester announced his retirement from professional baseball Wednesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports. Lester, 38, ends his prolific 16-year MLB career with a 200-117 record, 3.66 ERA and 2,488 strikeouts over 2,740 innings between the Red Sox, Athletics, Cubs, Cardinals and Nationals.

Who retired in baseball?

National League Baseball Players Who Retired in 2021

Why did Jon Lester leave the Red Sox?

With the Red Sox spiraling as the 2014 trade deadline approached, Lester was dealt to the Oakland A’s for Yoenis Cespedes in a desperate attempt to salvage some value from their ace before he hit free agency.