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Nationals acquire potential late-inning option from Cardinals in reliever swap

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The Nationals may have just gotten a potential closing option in a reliever swap from the Cardinals.

Jul 26, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Andre Granillo (65) pitches in relief against the San Diego Padres in the ninth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Vizer-Imagn Images | Tim Vizer-Imagn Images

Throughout the majority of this offseason, the front office of the Washington Nationals has been busy. While I don't think you would find a Nationals fan out there that isn't frustrated with the team's lack of aggression on the free agent front heading into spring training, the club will certainly still look a lot different than the last time we saw this team take the field.