Nationals Weigh Buy vs Sell at Deadline | Washington Nationals News

The Washington Nationals are at a pivotal crossroads as the trade deadline nears, sitting at a surprising 52-52 record and shifting strategy from sellers to buyers — or at least, buyers and sellers. They’re targeting at least one MLB-ready pitcher, possibly even a veteran on an expiring deal, to fix a struggling bullpen and rotation. While their offense remains strong, the pitching staff is their biggest need. A potential trade of breakout lefty Foster Griffin — who’s set to become a free agent — could signal a full sell-off, but the team still holds a slim wild card shot. It’s a high-stakes balancing act: rebuild or rally? 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/29c8a6e2856decde