The Boston Red Sox are adding veteran first baseman Nathaniel Lowe after the Washington Nationals designated him for assignment, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

August 18 - Free agent first baseman Nathaniel Lowe is signing with the Boston Red Sox, ESPN reported on Sunday night. Lowe, 30, had been placed on waivers on Saturday by the Washington Nationals after they designated him for assignment on Thursday.

Veteran first baseman Nathaniel Lowe, 30, designated for assignment by the Washington Nationals earlier this month, and the Boston Red Sox are finalizing a deal, sources told ESPN, paving the way for him to join one of the strongest lineups in baseball.

The Phillies withstand the Nationals' rally and come up with one of their own to seal an 11-9 win.

Cade Cavalli earned his first major league victory, James Wood hit a two-run double, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0 on Saturday.

It's been a weekend of tough news for the Phillies. Zack Wheeler hit the 15-day IL due to a blood clot, and there was a brief scare for newly-acquired star closer, Jhoan Duran. That didn't stop the Phils from rebounding against the Nationals following their 2nd offensive blank in 4 games.