The Washington Nationals are in search of bullpen help. As the trade deadline looms, either they grab a closer or a strong setup guy to pair with Koda Glover. Is Ryan Madson of the Oakland Athletics the answer?
He ticks most of the good boxes.
Madson is under team control next year. He has experience as a closer. And, he is effective as a closer or eighth-inning pitcher. Since it is unclear exactly what the Nats need, he matches both expected roles.
Now the bad news.
Oakland will trade him to the best package of prospects they can score.