Elian Soto, a 16-year-old outfielder and third baseman from the Dominican Republic who isn’t eligible to formally sign until next year’s international free agent class, has verbally agreed to join the Nationals, for whom his brother Juan Soto plays.
Tuukka Rask made 25 saves in his return from hip surgery, and the Boston Bruins beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Thursday night. David Pastrnak scored a hat trick in the victory.