The Nationals' August fire sale reportedly continued on Friday, Washington sending reliever Ryan Madson to the Dodgers.
#Dodgers acquiring Ryan Madson from #Nationals, source tells The Athletic. Return not yet known. Claim of Madson first reported by @kengurnick.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal)
August 31, 2018 Ken Gurnick of MLB.com first reported Madson had been claimed by Los Angeles, who will reportedly take on all of Madson's salary.
Dodgers taking all of Madson’s remaining salary, over 1M, according to person familiar with the deal.
— Chelsea Janes (@chelsea_janes)
August 31, 2018 Madson spent parts of two seasons with the Nats, coming over in a trade with the Oakland Athletics last summer. He compiled a 5-5 record in 69 appearances for Washington out of the bullpen, and just returned from the disabled list Monday.
In addition to the Dodgers taking Madson's salary, they will reportedly send minor-league pitcher Andrew Istler to the Nats.
Nats have traded Ryan Madson to the Dodgers for Minor League P Andrew Istler, per source. LA also picking up Madson remaining salary. Confirms @Ken_Rosenthal report. @Joelsherman1 was first on the return
— Jamal Collier (@JamalCollier)
August 31, 2018 Istler has spent the majority of the season at Double-A, holding a 4-4 record with a 2.37 ERA in 41 total appearances this year.
