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Reports: Nationals sign Rafael Soriano

New York Yankees relief pitcher Rafael Soriano celebrates

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The Nationals have added to their bounty in the bullpen.

Free agent reliever Rafael Soriano, who took over the closer's role for the Yankees last season after an injury to Mariano Rivera, has signed a two-year, $28 million deal with Washington, according to multiple reports. The deal includes a $14 million option for 2015 that vests if Soriano finishes 120 games during the next two seasons.

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