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Nationals drop series to Blue Jays as trade deadline pressure mounts. • **WAS** lost 5-2 to Toronto, dropping the series and extending bullpen woes • **WAS** bullpen struggled again, surrendering leads in a winnable game • **TOR** Yesavage dealt 6 2/3 strong innings; Okamoto went 3-for-the-day • **WAS** faces a pivotal deadline with three key takeaways shaping decisions • **WAS** front office threading the needle: compete now or build for the future **What to watch:** Which Nationals arms hit the trade block before the deadline. The lineup's set. Drop in.