The Washington Nationals have reached an agreement with first baseman Josh Bell on a one-year deal valued at $6 million, as confirmed by a source who is familiar with the discussions.

This source, who wished to remain anonymous, shared the information late Sunday, noting that the contract is contingent upon Bell passing a physical examination.

Bell makes his return to the Nationals after initially playing for the team during the 2021 season and a significant portion of 2022. He was traded to San Diego along with Juan Soto at the deadline in 2022.

Now at 32 years of age, Bell has played for the Cleveland Guardians, Miami Marlins, and Arizona Diamondbacks over the last two seasons. He is a seasoned player with a total of 1,159 games in Major League Baseball, boasting a career batting average of .258, along with 171 home runs and 613 RBIs.

The news of the contract was first reported by MLB Network, indicating the ongoing activity and interest in player negotiations as the season approaches.