Washington Nationals

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 26: Kelvin Herrera #40 of the Washington Nationals is taken off the field after an injury during the ninth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on August 26, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Players are wearing special jerseys with their nicknames on them during Players' Weekend. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - JULY 17: Matt Kemp #27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals are seen in the on-deck circle during the the 89th MLB All-Star Game at Nationals Park on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Why did they not trade Bryce Harper?

ST. LOUIS, MO - AUGUST 16: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals looks on from the dugout during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on August 16, 2018 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Are the Washington Nationals the most disappointing team in baseball?

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Chicago Cubs: Waivers Trade For Daniel Murphy From Nationals

ST. LOUIS, MO - AUGUST 16: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals looks on from the dugout during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on August 16, 2018 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals should resist urge to trade Bryce Harper

PHOENIX, AZ - MAY 06: Collin McHugh #31 and Brad Peacock #41 of the Houston Astros take a ride in the bullpen cart prior to the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on May 6, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals bringing in the bullpen cart

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 17: Max Scherzer #31 of the Washington Nationals and the National League throws out the first pitch in the first inning against the American League during the 89th MLB All-Star Game, presented by Mastercard at Nationals Park on July 17, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

National League Cy Young: Max Scherzer Remains the Clear Frontrunner

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 21: Manager Dave Martinez #4 of the Washington Nationals walks in the dugout during the game against the San Diego Padres at Nationals Park on May 21, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Who should close for the Washington Nationals heading into the final stretch of the season?

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 01: Juan Soto #22 of the Washington Nationals reacts against the New York Mets during the sixth inning at Nationals Park on August 01, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals Juan Soto and the Greatest Teenage Season of All Time

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 19: Brandon Kintzler #21 of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Nationals Park during game two of a doubleheader on May 19, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Chicago Cubs steal Brandon Kintzler in puzzling trade

ST LOUIS, MO - JUNE 11: General view of the ball park from the upper level as the St. Louis Cardinals play a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Busch Stadium on June 11, 2017 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Cardinals defeated the Phillies 6-5. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

St. Louis Cardinals did what Washington Nationals could not

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 22: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals runs in from the outfield in the first inning Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on July 22, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Cleveland Indians should pull the trigger on trade for Bryce Harper

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 21: Manager Dave Martinez #4 of the Washington Nationals walks in the dugout during the game against the San Diego Padres at Nationals Park on May 21, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Getting rid of Dusty Baker was a mistake

MIAMI, FL - JULY 27: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals is congratulated by teammates after scoring in the eighth inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on July 27, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals rumors: Bryce Harper on the trade block?

PHILADELPHIA, PA - JUNE 29: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals in action during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on June 29, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Trading Bryce Harper could improve playoff odds

JUPITER, FL - FEBRUARY 24: Washington Nationals outfielder Victor Robles (16) watches his pop fly that scored Wilmer Difo (1) after a Miami Marlins error during first inning action at Roger Dean Stadium. (Photo by Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images)

Washington Nationals rumors: Nats should not trade Victor Robles

MIAMI, FL - JULY 26: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals in the dugout before the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on July 26, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Will Bryce Harper be traded?

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 20: Starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals pitches in the second inning against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park on July 20, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Playoff chances take another huge blow

DETROIT, MI - JULY 7: Cole Hamels #35 of the Texas Rangers pitches against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on July 7, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Nationals Rumors: Washington Nationals interested in Cole Hamels

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 20: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves hits a solo home run in the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on July 20, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves, Washington Nationals youngsters make history

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 20: Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (37) pitches in the second inning during the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Washington Nationals on July 20, 2018, at Nationals Park, in Washington D.C. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Has Stephen Strasburg been a disappointment?

MIAMI, FL - JULY 15: J.T. Realmuto #11 of the Miami Marlins throws towards first base during the eighth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Marlins Park on July 15, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Should they include Victor Robles in a trade for J.T. Realmuto?

BALTIMORE, MD - JUNE 27: Manny Machado #13 of the Baltimore Orioles bats against the Seattle Mariners at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 27, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals: Could the Team Deal for Manny Machado?

CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 01: Matt Harvey #32 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ball Park on July 1, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals should not trade for Matt Harvey

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 24: Bryce Harper #34 of the Washington Nationals walks to the outfield during the game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park on June 24, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Washington Nationals should not trade Bryce Harper