Nationals acquired LHP Sean Doolittle and RHP Ryan Madson from the Athletics in exchange for RHP Blake Treinen, LHP Jesus Luzardo and 3B Sheldon Neuse.
FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal was first to report the deal and it's now official. The Nationals have had the worst bullpen in baseball this season, so adding two relievers in the midst of terrific years certainly helps.
Doolittle and Madson might share the closer job in Washington for now, and it wouldn't be a surprise if the Nats are still in the market for another reliever. Treinen could potentially be in the mix for saves in Oakland, although probably not right away
FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal was first to report the deal and it's now official. The Nationals have had the worst bullpen in baseball this season, so adding two relievers in the midst of terrific years certainly helps.
Doolittle and Madson might share the closer job in Washington for now, and it wouldn't be a surprise if the Nats are still in the market for another reliever. Treinen could potentially be in the mix for saves in Oakland, although probably not right away
