WASHINGTON NATIONALS NEWS

Jordy Barley - Headed to the Nationals Barley will be traded from the Padres to the Nationals on Thursday along with Mason Thompson in exchange for Daniel Hudson (COVID-19), Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post repor...

Impact Barley received a significant $1 million signing bonus from the Padres in 2016. Now 21-years-old, Barley has not progressed past Low-A and has only a 91 wRC+ at the level this season. He may not hit enough to ever gain consistent playing time in the majors, but he does have a strong glove and has also swiped 33 bases in 61 games on the campaign.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mason Thompson - Dealt to Nats Thompson will be traded from the Padres to the Nationals on Thursday along with Jordy Barley in exchange for Daniel Hudson (COVID-19), Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post report...

Impact Thompson was originally drafted by the Padres with the 85th overall pick in the 2016 first-year player draft. He dealt with a shoulder injury that slowed his progress through the team's system, but he did ultimately make his major-league debut earlier this season. Though Thompson was with Triple-A El Paso at the time of the trade, it's possible that he'll get a look with the Nationals given their current rebuild.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox get Kyle Schwarber in trade with Nationals Schwarber had just finished a historic homer barrage when he strained his right hamstring on July 2.

JULY 30, 2021 • TAMPABAY.COM

Max Scherzer and Trea Turner to the Dodgers: Roundtable reaction from The Athletic MLB's writers Our Dodgers, Nationals and MLB national writers offer initial thoughts on the blockbuster deal and what it means for both teams.

JULY 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

AL East-leading Red Sox get Schwarber in trade with Nats The AL East-leading Boston Red Sox have acquired All-Star slugger Kyle Schwarber from the Washington Nationals for a minor league pitcher.

JULY 30, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

AL East-leading Red Sox get Schwarber in trade with Nats

The AL East-leading Boston Red Sox have acquired All-Star slugger Kyle Schwarber from the Washington Nationals for a minor league pitcher

JULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Donovan Casey - Dealt to Nationals Casey will be traded from the Dodgers to the Nationals on Thursday, along with Keibert Ruiz, Josiah Gray and Gerardo Carrillo, in exchange for Trea Turner (COVID-19) and Max Scherz...

Impact Casey is a 25-year-old prospect who had been with Double-A Tulsa prior to being traded. He hit .296/.362/.462 across 334 plate appearances, though that line is less impressive when considering his age as compared to his minors level.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Padres working on deal for Hudson (source) The Nationals are working on a deal with the Padres that would send closer Daniel Hudson to San Diego, a source told MLB.com's Jon Paul Moro...

JULY 30, 2021 • MLB.COM

Gerardo Carrillo - Traded in blockbuster deal Carrillo will be traded from the Dodgers to the Nationals on Thursday, along with Keibert Ruiz, Josiah Gray and Donovan Casey in exchange for Trea Turner (COVID-19) and Max Scherze...

Impact Carrillo has spent the entire season with Double-A Tulsa and had mixed results. While his 4.25 ERA and 1.32 WHIP don't stand out, he's managed 70 strikeouts across 59.1 innings. He's likely to join Double-A Harrisburg once he is officially traded to the Nationals.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Max Scherzer/Trea Turner trade grades: Win-win deal for Dodgers and Nationals Once again, the Dodgers’ rotation looks damn near unfair.

JULY 30, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ghiroli: Nationals trade Max Scherzer, Trea Turner and, now, brace for impact Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo did what some didn’t believe was possible: He dismantled his roster and went all-in as a seller.

JULY 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Analysis ' Max Scherzer joined a Nats team on the rise. He delivered dominance until the end. Max Scherzer gave the Nationals elite value from start to finish, and was even able to get them something on the way out.

JULY 30, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Keibert Ruiz - Moved to Nationals Ruiz will be traded on from the Dodgers to the Nationals on Thursday along with Josiah Gray, Gerardo Carrillo and Donovan Casey in exchange for Trea Turner (COVID-19) and Max Scher...

Impact Ruiz has been among the Dodgers' best prospects for several seasons, but he has been blocked from consistent playing time in the majors by Will Smith and Austin Barnes. He should have the chance to make an impact with the Nationals prior to the close of the season and could take over as their primary catcher as early as 2022. Ruiz has hit .310/.379/.624 across 235 plate appearances with Triple-A Oklahoma City this season.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Josiah Gray - Traded to Nationals Gray will be traded from the Dodgers to the Nationals on Thursday along with Keibert Ruiz, Gerardo Carrillo and Donovan Casey in exchange for Max Scherzer and Trea Turner (COVID-19...

Impact Gray was widely considered the top prospect in the Dodgers' system and recently made his major-league debut. He should slot right into the Nationals rotation, which is now missing both Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg (neck). Prior to getting the call to the majors, Gray posted a 2.87 ERA and 0.66 WHIP across 15.2 frames with Triple-A Oklahoma City.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ace Max Scherzer, star shortstop Trea Turner set to go to Los Angeles Dodgers as Nats' rebuild begins The trade, expected to be official Friday, sends Max Scherzer and Trea Turner, two more World Series-winning cornerstones, out of Washington...

JULY 30, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Dodgers 'very close' to acquiring Max Scherzer and Trea Turner from Nationals SAN FRANCISCO — The Dodgers acquired veteran left-hander Danny Duffy from the Kansas City Royals on Thursday afternoon, a deal that probably...

JULY 30, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

LOL JK Padres, no Max Scherzer for you Now rival Dodgers reportedly close to finalizing deal for Washington ace

JULY 30, 2021 • DEADSPIN.COM

Max Scherzer, Trea Turner trade details: Dodgers land ace, shortstop in blockbuster with Nationals The Nationals part with the three-time Cy Young Award winner and the dynamic shortstop.

JULY 30, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Blockbuster! Dodgers set to receive Max Scherzer and Trea Turner in MLB deadline deal with Nationals The defending World Series champs stunned the baseball world by agreeing to a trade with the Nationals that includes two stars.

JULY 30, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

LEADING OFF: Scherzer? Trade deadline looms after big moves

Time is running out for playoff contenders to bolster their rosters through a trade

JULY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nationals update mask policy, requiring fans indoors at Nats Park to wear face coverings The updated policy will go into effect in time for the start of the Nationals' series with the Chicago Cubs beginning Friday night.

JULY 30, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Scherzer headlines likely Nationals fire sale ahead of trade deadline Scherzer’s time in Washington appeared to come to a close Thursday, though, with the San Diego Padres closing in on a deal, according to The...

JULY 29, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Reports: Scherzer trade talks 'intensifying' between Nationals, Padres Several media reports were circulating Thursday afternoon that the Washington Nationals are close to a deal that would send ace Max Scherzer...

JULY 29, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

MLB Trade Deadline 2021: Padres close to acquiring Max Scherzer, live updates, news, rumors, transactions The 2021 Major League Baseball trade deadline is at 4 p.m. ET on Friday. Ken Rosenthal, Jayson Stark, Britt Ghiroli, Jim Bowden and our othe...

JULY 29, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Padres near deal to acquire Scherzer (report) Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer is on the verge of being traded to the Padres, The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reported on Thursd...

JULY 29, 2021 • MLB.COM