Nationals Trade Robert Hassell III To Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired outfielder Robert Hassell III from the Washington Nationals in a mid-season trade.
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The brief
The Washington Nationals have traded outfielder and former first-round draft pick Robert Hassell III to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The transaction involves a player who was previously identified as a top prospect within the Nationals organization.
Some reports characterize the return received by the Nationals as lackluster. Future reports will track Robert Hassell III’s integration into the Pirates' roster.
Coverage does not yet specify the exact details regarding the players or assets sent to Washington in exchange.
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Quick answers
Who was traded?
The Nationals traded outfielder and former first-round pick Robert Hassell III.
Which teams are involved?
The trade occurred between the Washington Nationals and the Pittsburgh Pirates.
What was the return for the Nationals?
Current coverage does not specify the assets returned to the Nationals, describing the exchange as lackluster.
Coverage (8)
- The Pirates acquire former 1st-round pick Robert Hassell III in a low-risk trade Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · 12h ago
- Pirates Acquire Former Top Prospect From Nationals Yahoo Sports · 12h ago
- Nationals Trade Former Top Prospect to Pirates for Lackluster Return Yahoo Sports · 12h ago
- Pirates take chance on Robert Hassell III NBC Sports · 12h ago
- Pirates acquire former 1st-round draft pick Robert Hassell III from Nationals TribLIVE.com · 12h ago
- Former top OF prospect Hassell traded to Pirates MLB.com · 12h ago
- Pirates acquire Robert Hassell III in trade with Nationals ESPN · 12h ago
- Nationals Trade Robert Hassell III To Pirates MLB Trade Rumors · 12h ago
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