WASHINGTON -- The Nationals kept a close watch on Howie Kendrick, liking the potential match he made for their roster even as he has endured a few injuries this season. So the trade for Kendrick came together somewhat quickly, bringing Kendrick to the Nationals in exchange for left-hander McKenzie Mills, who is now the Phillies' 24th-ranked prospect according to MLBPipeline.
Kendrick arrived at Nationals Park in time to take early batting practice Saturday and begin getting accustomed to his new team. He described Washington as one of his favorite cities and was excited to have the opportunity to join a team with good postseason prospects.