A former member of the Nationals is returning to the team. Emilio Bonifácio, who played for the club in 2008, signed a Minor League deal, a source told MLB.com¡¯s Mark Feinsand. The 11-year veteran will earn $1 million if he makes the team. The club has not confirmed the deal.

The addition of Bonif¨¢cio gives the Nats defensive versatility. Over his Major League career, he has played second base, third base and shortstop, as well as all three outfield positions.

Bonif¨¢cio played for the Durham Bulls, the Rays' Triple-A affiliate, last season. He hit .286/.353/.475 with 36 RBIs, eight home runs and an .828 OPS over 76 games. This offseason, he batted .267/.384/.350 in 19 games of Dominican Winter League competition for Tigres del Licey.

Bonif¨¢cio, who turns 35 in April, last played in the Major Leagues in 2017 as a member of the Braves. He posted a .132/.150/.211 slash line in 38 games. Bonif¨¢cio also has played for the D-backs, Marlins, Blue Jays, Royals, Cubs and White Sox since making his debut in ¡®07 with Arizona.

The Nationals acquired Bonif¨¢cio from the D-backs in July 2008 in exchange for Jon Rauch. The club included him in a trade with the Marlins that November for Scott Olsen and Josh Willingham.