The Los Angeles Dodgers, who are in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time since 2012, got some bullpen help on Friday when they acquired reliever Ryan Madson from the Washington Nationals. The Los Angeles Dodgers today acquired RHP Ryan Madson (#50) in a trade with the Washington Nationals for minor league RHP Andrew Istler. Madson, 38, has not had a great season for the Nats.