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Wire Taps: Erick Fedde returns Tuesday; Joe Ross and Sean Doolittle could be back this week; September questions

The Nationals’ season is winding down. It’s early September, and for the first time in seven years, we can say it with confidence: this team isn’t going to the playoffs. It’s time to play out the string, to play spoiler, to watch the young guys, to relax somewhat.

Stay tuned for relentless optimism and World Series predictions if the Nats sweep the Cardinals, though.

Here’s the scoop from South Capitol:

Nationals’ season has been a flop, but September still brings intrigue (WaPo)
The Nationals aren't getting anything back for their major league talent, which is okay if it gives the Nats' young guys a chance to shine — and if it gets the Nats under the luxury tax window, which they desperately need to do if they want to get a good draft pick when Bryce Harper leaves.