Deadline Heat Builds as Trades Accelerate | Washington Nationals News

The trade deadline is heating up as the Red Sox shock the market by shipping Curtis Mead to the Nationals for a controllable starter — a move that costs Boston dearly in pitching depth but gains them offensive firepower. With rumors swirling about another big bat target like Zach Neto, the Nationals are in listening mode, ready to strike. Injuries like Spencer Steer’s wrist setback are complicating the outfield market, pushing prices higher as teams scramble to make playoff pushes or future moves before the deadline. Expect a flurry of deals as sellers cash in on rising demand — this could be the most active deadline yet. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/66154a3f2f6cc441