The Washington Nationals are ready to tear it down.
Seven-and-a-half games out of first place in the National League East, the Nationals are reportedly finalizing deals to trade second baseman Daniel Murphy and first baseman Matt Adams to the Chicago Cubs and the St Louis Cardinals, respectively.
MLB’s trade deadline was July 31, but teams can work out trades for players until Aug. 31 once they are placed on waivers.
Sources: Cubs and Nationals are believed to be close to a deal for Daniel Murphy.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) August 21, 2018
Sources: Daniel Murphy to the Cubs is being finalized.