Kansas City Royals closer Kelvin Herrera is headed to the Washington Nationals in a trade, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports. Outfielder Blake Perkins, third baseman Kelvin Gutierrez, and right-hander Yohanse Morel are headed to the Royals in the deal, according to MLB insider Jon Heyman. (Chelsea Janes on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact
Nationals closer Sean Doolittle is having an excellent season, so Herrera is likely joining Washington's bullpen as a setup man. Herrera's value will take a hit in league's that do not reward holds, but he goes from one of the worst teams in baseball to one expected to contend for a playoff birth. The Nationals already have Ryan Madson and Brandon Kintzler as late-inning options, but with the former recently back from a stint on the disabled list and the latter there now, Herrera should step in as the top option for day's when Doolittle is not available.