Twins acquire closer Capps from Nationals

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Twins have acquired All-Star closer Matt Capps from the Washington Nationals for minor leaguers Wilson Ramos and Joe Testa. The Twins say they will also receive cash from the Nationals. Capps got his 26th save in 30 opportunities earlier Thursday in the Nationals’win over the Atlanta Braves. He will help bolster a bullpen that was missing its closer, Joe Nathan, since the beginning of the season.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Twins have acquired All-Star closer Matt Capps from the Washington Nationals for minor leaguers Wilson Ramos and Joe Testa.

The Twins say they will also receive cash from the Nationals.

Capps got his 26th save in 30 opportunities earlier Thursday in the Nationals’win over the Atlanta Braves. He will help bolster a bullpen that was missing its closer, Joe Nathan, since the beginning of the season.

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