Choice, who made his Major League debut against the Rangers on Sept. 2, played in just nine games for Oakland last season. Choice might not get regular playing time to start this season, but his role and versatility allow Washington to break him in slowly, pick the right spots and not over-expose him too quickly.
"I don't have a set amount of time he'll play," Washington said. "He'll get his at-bats, but then it's just like Spring Training. ... The more he takes advantage of his playing time, the more he will play. He'll get some DH time against left-handers who are very tough, he'll get pinch-hit time, he'll come in on defense and he can play all three outfield spots. He's very versatile."