Nationals get Daniel Hudson, Roenis Elias, and Hunter Strickland for bullpen help on trade deadline day
The Washington Nationals have added three new bullpen arms before the 4 p.m. trade deadline. The Nationals acquired right-handed pitcher Daniel Hudson from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for RHP Kyle Johnston. Hudson's 2019 stats include a 6-3 record and a 3.00 ERA.
We've acquired RHP Daniel Hudson from the Blue Jays in exchange for RHP Kyle Johnston.
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) July 31, 2019
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Additionally, the Nationals acquired left-handed pitcher Roenis Elias and RHP Hunter Strickland from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for RHP Elvis Alvarado and LHPs Aaron Fletcher and Taylor Guilbeau. Elias's 2019 stats include a 4-2 record and a 4.40 ERA. Strickland, whom many remember from the infamous brawl against Bryce Harper in San Francisco three years ago, has an 0-1 record and an 8.10 ERA and is returning from the 60-day injured list for a right lat strain.
We've acquired LHP Roenis Elías and RHP Hunter Strickland from the Mariners in exchange for RHP pitcher Elvis Alvarado and LHPs Aaron Fletcher and Taylor Guilbeau.
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) July 31, 2019
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To make room for these new acquisitions, Javy Guerra and Michael Blazek have been designated for assignment. A third roster move will likely be announced before Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks so that all three may be added to the roster.
