Foster Griffin's surprise breakout puts him on trade deadline radar
The Nationals' reclamation project has turned into their ace, logging 110.1 IP and 19 starts — raising his value ahead of the deadline.
Foster Griffin was signed by Washington in December 2025 as a low-upside reclamation arm after not pitching in MLB since 2022. He spent three seasons in Japan before getting another shot. Through 19 starts and 110.1 innings, Griffin has become the Nationals' most effective starter. With the trade deadline approaching, his performance makes him a credible trade candidate for contending teams seeking rotation help.
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