The Washington Nationals, looking to upgrade a lineup that was third in the NL East in runs scored this year, on Thursday acquired first baseman Josh Bell from the Pittsburgh Pirates for two pitching prospects. Bell was an All-Star in 2019 following a torrid first half in which he hit .302 with 27 home runs and 84 RBIs. That form has been elusive over the past year-plus. Bell hit .233 with 10 home runs during an injury-shortened second half of 2019 and batted a career-low .226 in 57 games for the Pirates in 2020. Pittsburgh finished 19-41, the worst record in the majors. Bell, 28, is under contractual control through at least the 2022 season. He is one of three arbitration-eligible players
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