Nationals consider trade options ahead of deadline, A's sign Keuchel
CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 7:32 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
With the Aug. 3 trade deadline approaching, the Washington Nationals are contemplating both buying and selling players. Currently at a 52-52 record, they are three games away from a playoff spot and are looking to make minor additions while also preparing to sell players like All-Stars Foster Griffin and C.J. Abrams. Concurrently, the Oakland Athletics have signed former Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel to a minor-league deal, as he has not pitched in the majors since 2024.
- •Nationals sit three games out of playoff contention at 52-52.
- •Griffin and Abrams are attracting interest from other teams.
- •Keuchel joins the A's on a minor-league deal after multiple seasons out.
- •Trade deadline is set for Aug. 3.
- 7:32 PMCBS MLB — MLB rumors: Why Nationals could both buy and sell at trade deadline; A's sign former Cy Young winner
"Here are the latest rumors for Major League Baseball with the trade deadline approaching on Aug. 3
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