Nationals Rumors

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 20: Starting pitcher Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals talks the mound for the start of the ninth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Nationals Park on June 20, 2015 in Washington, DC. Scherzer threw a no hitter during the Nationals 6-0 win. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Six free agent starting pitchers to pursue

Washington Nationals: James Paxton would be a perfect trade target

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Nationals Rumors: Bryce Harper bidding war could start at $350 million

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 22: Andrew Miller #24 of the Cleveland Indians pitches against the Boston Red Sox in the seventh inning at Progressive Field on September 22, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Indians defeated the Red Sox 5-4 in 11 innings. (Photo by David Maxwell/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Would Andrew Miller be worth signing this winter?

MILWAUKEE, WI - OCTOBER 04: DJ LeMahieu #9 of the Colorado Rockies reacts after striking out in the fourth inning of Game One of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on October 4, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: DJ LeMahieu would not be worth the investment

MIAMI, FL - AUGUST 8: J.T. Realmuto #11 of the Miami Marlins warms up before the start of the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Marlins Park on August 8, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Don’t give up hope on J.T. Realmuto dream yet

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 11: Sonny Gray #55 of the New York Yankees pitches in the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium on May 11, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Sonny Gray would be a solid trade target

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 05: Francisco Pena #46 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after Michael Taylor #3 of the Washington Nationals struck out swinging in the ninth inning for the final out of the game at Nationals Park on September 5, 2018 in Washington, DC. The Cardinals defeated the Nationals 7-6. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Once again, Michael Taylor is a trade candidate

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 26: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals walks to the dugout in the sixth inning against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park on September 26, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals ready to make first move in Bryce Harper pursuit

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 08: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals hits a two-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the seventh inning of game two of a doubleheader at Nationals Park on September 8, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Hint dropped over Bryce Harper extension talks?

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 08: Adam Eaton #2 of the Washington Nationals slides into third base against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Nationals Park on August 8, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Could Adam Eaton be a low-key trade candidate?

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 12: Gio Gonzalez #47 of the Washington Nationals pitches in the third during a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies at Nationals Park on April 12, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Gio Gonzalez drawing some trade interest

CHICAGO, IL - JUNE 24: Mike Rizzo General Manager of the Washington Nationals talks on the phone during batting practice before a game against the Chicago White Sox on June 24, 2011 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago, Illinois. The Nationals named John McLaren as their new manager. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Five more players who could be traded in August

ST. LOUIS, MO - APRIL 22: Greg Holland #56 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches against the Cincinnati Reds in the ninth inning at Busch Stadium on April 22, 2018 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Greg Holland could be a good reclamation project

WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 28: General manager Mike Rizzo of the Washington Nationals talks to the media after a 5-1 victory against the Cincinnati Reds at Nationals Park on September 28, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Five potential waiver trade candidates

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 06: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals watches his sacrifice fly to score Trea Turner #7 to take a 1-0 lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at Dodger Stadium on June 6, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Nationals Trade Rumors: LA Dodgers check in on Bryce Harper

DETROIT, MI - JULY 7: Cole Hamels #35 of the Texas Rangers reacts after giving up a double to Mikie Mahtook #8 of the Detroit Tigers during the first inning at Comerica Park on July 7, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Hamels was pulled in the first inning. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Nationals Rumors: Cole Hamels trade discussed with Texas Rangers

BALTIMORE, MD - JUNE 27: Zach Britton #53 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches in the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 27, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Nationals Rumors: Nats send rep to watch Baltimore Orioles trade bait

SEATTLE, WA - JUNE 02: Chris Archer #22 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches against the Seattle Mariners in the first innng during their game at Safeco Field on June 2, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Chris Archer would be an ideal rotation upgrade

MIAMI, FL - JULY 15: J.T. Realmuto #11 of the Miami Marlins throws towards first base during the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Marlins Park on July 15, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Nationals Rumors: Mike Rizzo may include Victor Robles in J.T. Realmuto deal

TORONTO, ON - JULY 7: J.A. Happ #33 of the Toronto Blue Jays delivers a pitch in the first inning during MLB game action against the New York Yankees at Rogers Centre on July 7, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: J.A. Happ would be a welcome addition to rotation

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 11: General manager Mike Rizzo of the Washington Nationals looks on during batting practice against the St. Louis Cardinals during Game Four of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park on October 11, 2012 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Five possible starting pitching trade targets

CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 01: Raisel Iglesias #26 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ball Park on July 1, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds won 8-2. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Nationals Rumors: Raisel Iglesias back on Mike Rizzo’s radar

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 12: Matt Wieters #32 of the Washington Nationals tags out Chris Iannetta #22 of the Colorado Rockies who tried to score on Ian Desmond #20 (not pictured) ground ball in the fifth inning during a baseball game at Nationals Park on April 12, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Five catchers that should be targeted

MIAMI, FL - APRIL 29: J.T. Realmuto #11 of the Miami Marlins rounds third base in the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Marlins Park on April 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: J.T. Realmuto still on Mike Rizzo’s radar

ST PETERSBURG, FL - MAY 24: Wilson Ramos #40 of the Tampa Bay Rays hits a three RBI single in the second inning during a game against the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field on May 24, 2018 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Could they reunite with Wilson Ramos?

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 11: Blake Swihart #23 of the Boston Red Sox runs to the dugout during the sixth inning of the Red Sox home opener against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park on April 11, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals should not pursue Blake Swihart