The Nationals and Rangers are expected to discuss trade possibilities for Yorvit Torrealba before the deadline on Tuesday, according to Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post.

Rangers, Nats expected to discuss Yorvit Torrealba today. Texas DFA'd him after trading for Soto last night. 12-year vet, 24 playoff games.

— Adam Kilgore (@AdamKilgoreWP) July 31, 2012

Trading for Geovany Soto on Monday made Torrealba expendable and he was designated for minor league assignment as part of this move. The Nationals, like the Rangers, are on top of their respective division with pretty good teams on their heals trying to take the title from them. So both teams are definitely trying to improve their rosters in the midst of this postseason push.

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