Nationals Trade Pitcher Jake Eder for Cash

The Washington Nationals recently made a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers, sending left-handed pitcher Jake Eder to Los Angeles for cash considerations. Eder had been designated for assignment by the Nationals as a corresponding move after they acquired utility man Curtis Mead from the Chicago White Sox.

This transaction took place shortly before the Dodgers arrived in Washington for a three-game series. The Nationals' decision to trade Eder, who had been acquired ahead of last year's trade deadline, was somewhat surprising given his potential for pitching depth. However, outside of a solid spring showing, Eder did not perform exceptionally during his time with the organization, struggling in his brief stints with Triple-A Rochester.

The Nationals likely would have preferred to retain Eder if he cleared waivers. By trading him for cash, Washington secured some financial return rather than losing him for nothing. The development of Eder with the Dodgers, a team known for its pitching development, will be noteworthy.