It’s been known that the Washington Nationals have been looking for bullpen help since the offseason. While no trade will be made just yet, the Nats are about to adding another arm to the relief corps. According to Jon Heyman of Fanrag Sports and MLB Network, the Nats are likely to sign former Detroit Tigers closer Francisco Rodriguez. Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post later reported it would probably be a minor league deal:
K-Rod being pursued by Nats, and likely to go to them. Word is, they need bullpen help.