The Washington Nationals have had one of the worst bullpens in the league this season, but they have finally made a trade to attempt to fix it. The Nats and A’s, frequent trade partners over the last several years, were able to agree to yet another trade. The Nats have acquired Sean Doolittle and Ryan Madson in exchange for Blake Treinen, Sheldon Neuse, and Jesus Luzardo.
Doolittle, a 30-year-old lefty, will most likely become the Nats’ closer. He has an excellent track record and over the course of his six-year MLB career, he has a 3.