Breaking

Max Scherzer, Trea Turner traded to Dodgers; Nats get prospects in return - The Washington Post
Jul 30, 2021 1 min, 26 secs
The Washington Nationals agreed to trade stars Max Scherzer and Trea Turner to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night, according to multiple people with knowledge of the situation, dramatically altering their roster while signaling a rebuild just two years after they won the World Series.

As of late Thursday, the trade was agreed upon but pending medical reviews for all players involved.

In return, the Dodgers will send the Nationals four prospects: catcher Keibert Ruiz, right-handed pitcher Josiah Gray, right-handed pitcher Gerardo Carrillo and outfielder Donovan Casey, according to people with knowledge of the situation.

Los Angeles will also take on money owed to Scherzer and Turner, according to two people with knowledge of the terms, which potentially lessened what the Nationals received for a pair of all-stars.

Washington split a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday and trails the New York Mets by 7½ games in the National League East.

“I’d rather look at this as a positive thing,” Scherzer said after throwing six strong innings against the Phillies on Thursday, his departure a foregone conclusion.

By trading Scherzer and Turner — their longtime ace and a premier shortstop in his prime — the Nationals are set to retool around outfielder Juan Soto and their newest additions.

But without Scherzer and Turner, the organization’s identity will change.

You can’t take your eyes off Trea Turner.

They only considered dealing Scherzer and Turner — and closer Brad Hand earlier Thursday — because they saw no shot in a middling division.

Scherzer, who turned 37 on Tuesday, is in the final season of a seven-year, $210 million contract, making him the most attractive rental on the market.

Turner, on the other hand, was not a trade candidate until the season totally cratered.

RECENT NEWS

SUBSCRIBE

Get monthly updates and free resources.

CONNECT WITH US

© Copyright 2024 365NEWSX - All RIGHTS RESERVED