The Nationals have signed veteran outfielder Corey Patterson, pitchers Jorge Sosa and Gustavo Chacin, infielder Jose Castillo, and catcher Gustavo Molina to minor league contracts. If Patterson is added to the 40-man roster, he will get an $800,000, one-year deal, with $25,000 each for 400 and 450 plate appearances. If Sosa makes the 40-man roster, he gets a split deal, with salaries of $850,000 in the majors and $90,000 in the minors. If Chacin is added to the 40-man, he would get a $600,000, one-year contract.