 Meanwhile, the Rays beat the Yankees last night, so the Orioles hang on to their three-game lead in the American League East. The Washington Nationals have been on the periphery of the postseason picture for much of the season, but according to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal, the team is preparing to approach the July 31st trade deadline as a seller. Outfielder Lane Thomas, set-up man Hunter Harvey, and closer Kyle Finnegan could be on the move.