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Suzuki agreed to a two-year contract with the Nationals on Monday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

The deal is pending a physical. Suzuki will provide a veteran presence behind the dish for the Nationals who is capable of starting or serving as part of a platoon. He's been one of the better offensive catchers over the past two seasons despite his shared role with Tyler Flowers, posting a 116 wRC+ during that stretch -- the fourth best mark among catchers over that period.

Suzuki is not in the lineup Sunday against the Nationals, Sports Radio 680 The Fan reports.

Suzuki went 1-for-3 in Saturday's contest and has a 1.033 OPS in 41 plate appearances over the past 21 games, but he'll get his second day off of the series Sunday. Tyler Flowers will replace him behind the plate.

Suzuki is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Giants, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Suzuki and Tyler Flowers have alternated starts over the past seven games. Flowers will get the nod in this one, hitting fifth.

Suzuki is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Arizona, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Suzuki will take his turn to the bench after starting Saturday and going 1-for-5 with a solo home run. Tyler Flower starts behind the plate and will bat fifth for the Braves.

Suzuki went 1-for-5 with a solo home run Saturday against the Diamondbacks.

Suzuki took southpaw Jake Diekman deep in the eighth inning to record his 12th home run of the season. The longball marked his fifth of season against lefties, a nearly even split to his tally against right-handers despite having over 150 fewer at-bats against them. While his production on a per at-bat basis is valuable, Suzuki is forced to split time with Tyler Flowers behind the plate and is limited in value as a result.