The Toronto Blue Jays and shortstop Royce Clayton have come to an agreement on a one-year deal worth about $1.5 million, pending a physical, which Clayton is expected to take Wednesday night.
It is expected that Aaron Hill, who bounced between second base and shortstop last season, will switch back to second base with the addition of Clayton.
Clayton, who was traded from the Reds to the Nationals last season in the blockbuster trade that also sent Austin Kearns to Washington, batted .258 with two home runs and 40 RBI in 137 games.