WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - The Washington Nationals have finalized their highly anticipated deal to trade ace Max Scherzer and star shortstop Trea Turner to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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The Nationals acquired catcher Keibert Ruiz, pitchers Josiah Gray and Gerardo Carrillo and outfielder Donovan Casey in exchange for their eight-time All-Star and three-time Cy Young winning right-hander.
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The 37-year-old Scherzer would have become a free agent after the 2021 campaign.
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With Scherzer gone, and co-ace Stephen Strasburg out for the season, the Nationals will go the rest of the season without what was once the core of their rotation in place.