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Report: Nationals showing interest in Phillies' Neshek

Bill Streicher / Reuters

Major League Baseball's trade deadline may be more than a month away, but that apparently isn't stopping the Washington Nationals from doing a little window shopping.

The Nationals are in the market for relievers to deepen their bullpen and reportedly have shown interest in Pat Neshek of the Philadelphia Phillies, reports FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal.

Neshek is one of many names the Nationals appear to have interest in, as they've also reportedly been linked to Mark Melancon, David Robertson, Kelvin Herrera, and Tony Watson.

Related: Melancon reportedly among Nationals' closer targets

Washington is one of baseball's best teams, but its bullpen has scuffled, posting an NL-worst 5.04 ERA, while converting just 20 of 32 saves.

The 36-year-old Neshek, who has one of baseball's stranger deliveries, has been lights-out for Philadelphia this season, posting a 0.64 ERA with 25 strikeouts in 28 innings, allowing opposing batters to hit just .188.

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