And here’s a long-known fact about Rizzo: When he does something, he does it all the way. Scherzer, who turned 37 on Tuesday, is in the final season of a seven-year, $210 million contract, making him the most attractive rental on the market. Turner, on the other hand, was not a trade candidate until the season totally cratered. On multiple occasions across the past two years, the Nationals tried to sign Turner to a long-term extension, viewing him as their shortstop of the present and future.
Max Scherzer, Trea Turner traded to Dodgers; Nats get prospects in return – The Washington Post
