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Nationals Trade Pitching Ace Foster Griffin
4 Aug
Summary
- Nationals trade pitcher Foster Griffin to Cleveland Guardians.
- Washington received four players in the deal.
- Griffin led majors with 12 wins and had a 3.06 ERA.
The Washington Nationals have made a significant move before the trade deadline, sending left-handed pitcher Foster Griffin to the Cleveland Guardians. This decision comes after previous contract extension talks failed, prompting the Nationals to leverage Griffin's strong performance for future assets. Griffin, a 2026 All-Star candidate, has achieved 12 wins and holds a 3.06 ERA, ranking him among the majors' best starters.
This trade follows the earlier departure of Luis Garcia Jr. to the New York Yankees for pitching prospects, solidifying the Nationals' strategy to sell high on current players. The Nationals are expected to receive four players in exchange for Griffin. With Griffin set to become a free agent after the season, the team opted to secure future talent rather than risk potential regression or losing him without compensation.
