The proposed deal would have sent three minor league Astros prospects to the Nationals in exchange for Bryce Harper, The Athletic reported Saturday.
Bryce Harper has been suspended one game for confronting an umpire after being ejected from Monday night's game. He is appealing the suspension.
The NL champion Mets are bringing back outfielder Yoenis Cespedes, with the sides hammering home a three-year, $75 million deal Friday night, according to media reports.
Former Met Daniel Murphy, who earned NLCS MVP honors, has reached agreement with the Nationals on a three-year deal.
Dusty Baker will return to the bench as the new manager of the Washington Nationals, it was announced Tuesday.
The Washington Nationals will name former San Diego Padres skipper Bud Black as their sixth manager, according to a report by the Washington Post.
