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          Trade grades: Banged-up Nationals get help in Howie Kendrick

          Howie Kendrick provides versatility for a Nationals team in need of healthy bodies. Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images
          • David Schoenfield, ESPN Senior WriterJul 29, 2017, 04:00 AM
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          ESPN Insider will provide trade grades for every deal before the 4 p.m. ET deadline on July 31.

          The trade

          Washington Nationals acquire: 2B/LF Howie Kendrick
          Philadelphia Phillies acquire: LHP McKenzie Mills