The 29-year-old hit .239 with 15 homers and 46 RBI last season, his first with Cincinnati. He made 60 starts in left field and set a career high with 116 games.
Nix refused an outright assignment to the minor leagues on Nov. 20 and elected to become a free agent.
Nix was invited to major league spring training as part of Friday's agreement.
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