The Washington Nationals were not expecting a breakout season from left-hander Foster Griffin when they inked him to a one-year deal ahead of the 2026 season.
However, a breakout season is exactly what they got, and with the two sides far apart in contract negotiations, Washington capitalized on Griffin’s success and shipped him away just ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
Foster Griffin heads to Cleveland
According to ESPN’s MLB insider Jeff Passan, the Nationals sent Griffin to the Cleveland Guardians for a hefty prospect package.
The return includes three pitchers in Will Dion, Josh Hartle, Kendeglys Virguez and outfielder Nick Mitchell.