The Chicago White Sox are expected to be willing to deal some of their veteran players as the Aug. 1 trade deadline approaches. One of the top players they could move is closer David Robertson.

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ESPN's Buster Olney reports that the White Sox are "pushing" to move Robertson, hoping to shed the nearly $30 million remaining on his contract through the 2018 season. Olney writes that the Boston Red Sox have "discussed Robertson internally," while the Washington Nationals also look like a fit.

The Red Sox recently added Brad Ziegler to their bullpen and expect closer Craig Kimbrel (knee) to return from the disabled list soon. However, uncertainty around setup man Koji Uehara's pectoral injury might have the team looking to add another late-inning arm.

Meanwhile, the Nationals are believed to be looking to upgrade from Jonathan Papelbon in the ninth inning and could choose to pursue Robertson instead of giving up more prospects for some of the other relievers on the market (such as Wade Davis or Andrew Miller). Robertson's 4.35 ERA is his highest since his rookie year in 2008, but he's still striking out 10.9 batters per nine innings and ranks third in the AL with 24 saves.