Anthony Rendon Rumors: Phillies Targeting Ex-Nationals 3B

The Philadelphia Phillies are reportedly set to "strongly pursue" former Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon on the free-agent market.

Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported Friday the Phillies have made Rendon their "No. 1 target" despite the knowledge their payroll would likely go over the $208 million luxury-tax threshold to sign him.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.

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