All Washington Nationals’ GM Mike Rizzo would say when asked about potentially trading veteran reliever Ryan Madson by 106.7 the FAN in D.C.’s Sports Junkies this week, was that he had to wait and see if the 38-year-old right-hander cleared waivers or was claimed.
“We can’t comment until we find out who has claimed him, if anyone has claimed him, or if he’s gone through,” Rizzo explained.
“Again, same trade strategy as ever. If we can get the right deal at the right time that helps us in ‘18 and beyond we’ll certainly be open-minded to do something.