Nationals Planning to Trade for 'Big-League Help'

Per Nusbaum, Washington could trade for multiple players before the deadline.

"... the Nationals plan to add at least one big-league player and will even consider acquiring a player on an expiring contract if they deem it is the right fit. That would make it easier for them to trade lesser-valued prospects in the farm," he reported.

With that in mind, the pitching staff might get a real makeover. Not only would this aggressive approach allow them to add a reliever, but they could also go after a starting pitcher who would still be part of this team heading into 2027 depending on how many of their "lesser-valued prospects" they are willing to part ways with.

Who the Nationals have circled as possible targets on their board isn't clear at this time. But this update should be exciting for everyone in the fanbase, as it seems like the front office is planning on pushing some chips into the center of the table to aid in their playoff push.