Bryce Harper remains, but Nationals have uphill climb to playoffs
CLOSE USA TODAY Sports’ Bob Nightengale breaks down how players and teams fared at the MLB trade deadline. USA TODAY In deciding to focus on making the playoffs, the Nationals chose not to trade Bryce Harper, who’s a free agent at the end of the season.(Photo: Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY Sports) While their two main NL East competitors made significant additions at Tuesday’s trade deadline, the Washington Nationals chose not to deal star outfielder Bryce Harper and made only one minor move. While general manager Mike Rizzo said a few…
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