Montero has been informed that he's made the team as the backup catcher, Jamal Collier of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pedro Severino was optioned down Saturday, cementing Montero's spot behind Matt Wieters. The Nationals have yet to formally announced the move to add Montero to the roster. The 34-year-old Montero hasn't done much of note this spring, and even with this news, he's still merely a last-ditch option in two-catcher NL-only leagues.

Montero went 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran backstop is competing with Pedro Severino for the No. 2 catcher role on the Nats behind Matt Wieters, so any power displays can only help his chances. Montero's only managed to post an SLG above .400, or OPS above .700, once in the last five seasons, however, so if he does win the job he'll only be of fantasy interest in NL-only formats and as an occasional punt play in DFS.

Montero agreed to a minor-league contract with Washington on Thursday, which includes an invitation to spring training, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Montero is set to compete for the Nationals' backup job with Pedro Severino at the big-league camp. The longtime veteran appeared in 76 games split between the Cubs and Blue Jays last season, slashing just .216/.310/.346 with six home runs and 16 RBI, as he campaign torpedoed as soon as he got to Toronto after faring decently well with Chicago. It would be best to look elsewhere for value as Montero isn't going to provide much at the dish, even in the event that he wins the reserve job to back up Matt Wieters,

Montero is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Montero will be stationed on the bench again as the Blue Jays will deploy Luke Maile behind the plate for their series finale against Anibal Sanchez and the Tigers.

Montero is not in the lineup against the Twins on Saturday, Mike Wilner of BlueJaysTalk reports.

EDGE Analysis

Montero heads to the bench following two consecutive games behind the plate, including a 1-for-3 day at the plate, with a walk, during Friday's loss. Raffy Lopez picks up a start in his stead, catching Marco Estrada.

Montero is back behind the plate for the Blue Jays on Thursday's lineup, and he's batting seventh, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

He grabbed a breather Wednesday, but he'll end his brief bench occupation. Montero will continue manning backstop for the majority of contests with Russell Martin (oblique) on the disabled list.

Montero is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rays, Roger Mooney of The Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Montero will head to the bench following two straight starts behind the plate as Raffy Lopez draws the assignment. Since coming off the DL (groin) on Aug. 16, Montero has gone 4-for-16 with one home run and two RBI, and will continue to see a majority of the starts while Russell Martin recovers from an oblique injury.

Montero went 2-for-4 with a double and a solo home run Sunday against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Montero had his best game in a Toronto uniform against the team that traded him in early July. The home run was only his second and the double his first in 17 games since that move.

Montero is out of the lineup Saturday against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Montero will receive a day off after starting the past two games behind the plate, including a 2-for-4 outing during Friday's loss to Chicago. In his place, Raffy Lopez handles the catching duties while batting seventh in the order.

Montero was activated from the 10-day disabled list Wednesday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Blue Jays will go with Raffy Lopez behind the plate Wednesday against the Rays, but Montero will be available in a backup capacity after completing his rehab game Tuesday at Triple-A Buffalo without any renewed soreness in his right groin. It's expected that Montero will quickly displace Lopez as the Blue Jays' primary option behind the plate, at least until Russell Martin (oblique) is cleared to return from the DL.