BOSTON — The Boston Red Sox signed first baseman Nathaniel Lowe to a one-year contract Monday, two days after he was released by the Washington Nationals. To make room on the roster, the Red Sox placed outfielder Rob Refsnyder on the 10-day injured list with a strained muscle on his left side.

First baseman Nathaniel Lowe signed with the Boston Red Sox on Monday, the club announced. The deal, which is for a prorated portion of the major league minimum after Lowe was designated for assignment by Washington earlier this month and went unclaimed on waivers,

The Boston Red Sox are on the verge adding some pop at first base, with the team reportedly finalizing a deal with veteran Nathaniel Lowe.