The Washington Nationals have spoken to some teams to determine what kind of return they could get if they decide they are willing to trade All-Star outfielder Bryce Harper, according to multiple reports.
There has been speculation that with the team one game under .500 ahead of Tuesday's 4 p.m. non-waiver trade deadline, the Nationals would consider dealing Harper, and then still look to bring him back as a free agent after the season.
An MLB executive told The Athletic that the Nationals are "seeing if someone wants to go crazy" in a deal for Harper, 25, who is hitting a disappointing .