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DODGERS GET SCHERZER, TURNER FROM NATIONALS

The World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off a monster deal for ace Max Scherzer and all-star shortstop Trea Turner, getting the dynamic duo from the Washington Nationals shortly before Friday’s trade deadline. Washington acquired a pair of rookies, righthander Josiah Gray and catcher Keibert Ruiz, and two minor leaguers, righty Gerardo Carrillo and outfielder Donovan Casey. Scherzer had been given permission to speak to the Dodgers to see if he would waive his right to veto any trade, a power he had as a 10year veteran who has been with his team for at least five years. The deal came with the Dodgers three games behind NL West-leading San Francisco. Los Angeles owns the top spot in the wild-card race, 2 1/2 games ahead of San Diego. The Dodgers were busy. They made a trade early in the day for longtime Kansas City left-handed starter Danny Duffy, then closed in on Scherzer, the biggest prize in this deadline frenzy. The Nationals, who have fallen out of playoff contention, were equally active, making several trades in 24 hours.

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