Nationals Trade Robert Hassell III To Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired former top outfielder prospect Robert Hassell III in a trade with the Washington Nationals.
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The brief
The Washington Nationals have traded Robert Hassell III to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hassell is identified as a former first-round draft pick and a top outfielder prospect.
Coverage from MLB.com, ESPN, NBC Sports, TribLIVE.com, and MLB Trade Rumors emphasizes the Pirates' decision to take a chance on the player. The reporting focuses on the change in team affiliation for the prospect.
Future developments depend on the integration of Hassell into the Pirates organization. Coverage does not specify the assets the Nationals received in return.
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Quick answers
Who was traded to the Pirates?
Robert Hassell III, a former first-round draft pick and top outfielder prospect.
Which team did Hassell play for previously?
He was previously with the Washington Nationals.
Which outlets are reporting this trade?
The trade is being covered by MLB.com, ESPN, NBC Sports, TribLIVE.com, and MLB Trade Rumors.
Coverage (5)
- Pirates take chance on Robert Hassell III NBC Sports · 4h ago
- Pirates acquire former 1st-round draft pick Robert Hassell III from Nationals TribLIVE.com · 4h ago
- Former top OF prospect Hassell traded to Pirates MLB.com · 4h ago
- Pirates acquire Robert Hassell III in trade with Nationals ESPN · 4h ago
- Nationals Trade Robert Hassell III To Pirates MLB Trade Rumors · 4h ago
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