Washington Nationals’ GM Mike Rizzo reportedly tried to acquire veteran reliever David Robertson from Chicago as part of the deal that eventually sent three prospects to the White Sox in return for Adam Eaton.
USA TODAY’s Bob Nightengale reported in early December that the White Sox refused to include the closer, and would try to deal Robertson separately.
A day after the Eaton trade, MASNSports.com’s Mark Zuckerman reported that the Nats were still talking to the Sox, writing that a source familiar with the discussions said Robertson remained a target.