The Washington Nationals reportedly have interest in Royals reliever Kelvin Herrera, a piece of news that could signal a new normal for a team that is off to a slow start in a crucial 2017 season.
The Nationals’ interest in Herrera, in addition to other possible bullpen pieces, was reported last week by Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal. It remains unclear whether the Royals would be inclined to move Herrera, who is not scheduled to hit free-agency until after the 2018 season, should they fall out of contention before the July 31 trade deadline. Yet the early interest in Herrera could be the tip of the iceberg in a summer of trade rumors and intrigue.