The Nationals land Howie Kendrick, a proven hitter, from division rival Philadelphia for a low-level minor league pitcher. The Nationals will also send international bonus pool space to the Phillies in the deal. Kendrick upgrades the Nationals’ right-handed hitting options off an increasingly decrepit bench decimated by injuries. The Nationals made bullpen help their main deadline priority and seemed willing to wait out injuries to improve their bench. Kendrick is a career .290 hitter who is playing to an .851 OPS in 39 games for the Phillies this season.

Source: Washington Post July 29, 2017 03:04 UTC