The Washington Nationals made three trades at the July 31 trade deadline. However, all three pale in comparison to the magnitude of what their next opponent, the Arizona Diamondbacks, did on Wednesday.
The Diamondbacks dealt their ace pitcher, Zack Greinke, to the Houston Astros for several top prospects. This move will significantly impact the American League pennant race, but it also affects the Nationals this weekend.
The Nats won’t have to face Greinke this weekend, but they will still see staunch resistance from the Diamondbacks pitching staff. Robbie Ray, Alex Young, and Merrill Kelly are slated to face the Nats over the next three days.