Nationals Near Wild Card, But Trade Hope Fades | MLB News

The Washington Nationals are surging back into playoff contention after a big win streak, now just two games behind the NL wild card lead held by the struggling Cardinals. With a real shot at September baseball, the Nationals are suddenly being talked about as potential buyers at the trade deadline — but their hopes are dashed when the Angels refuse to trade top arms Reid Detmers and Jose Soriano, both under contract through 2028. Detmers, in particular, would demand a massive haul, likely beyond what Washington could afford. The Nationals’ playoff push now hinges on whether the Angels change their minds — or if the team finds another way to bolster their pitching staff. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/3dba02f111878277