The Washington Nationals are interested in Texas Rangers right-hander Yu Darvish but would prefer to trade for a controllable starter, reports MLB Network's Jon Morosi, citing sources. Darvish will be a free agent at the end of this season.
Earlier this week, Morosi wrote that the Nats are prepared to trade for a starter if Stephen Strasburg's arm injury becomes a long-term issue. Strasburg is currently listed as day-to-day, and it's unclear whether he will make his next scheduled start on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies.