Cubs eye Foster Griffin as trade target before deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Left-hander Foster Griffin is having a strong season with the Washington Nationals, sporting a 12-2 record and a 2.76 ERA in 21 starts. The Cubs are reportedly interested in acquiring him to bolster their rotation as the trade deadline approaches. Griffin has been effective, with impressive strikeout and walk rates, and has been healthy this season. As the Nationals remain in the hunt for a wild card spot, they may consider trading Griffin if it helps their chances. The Cubs could explore sending Kevin Alcántara or other prospects in exchange for Griffin.
- •Foster Griffin is 12-2 with a 2.76 ERA this season.
- •Griffin was named to the National League All-Star team.
- •The Nationals are tied for the last wild card spot.
- •Cubs could trade Kevin Alcántara for Griffin.
- •Griffin has thrown at least six innings in 11 starts this year.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs trade target: Foster Griffin
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