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Foster Griffin and Luis Garcia Jr. shine despite All-Star snubs for Nationals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 2:55 PM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Foster Griffin and Luis Garcia Jr. shine despite All-Star snubs for Nationals
Summary

Foster Griffin and Luis Garcia Jr. have impressed for the Washington Nationals this season, currently holding a 2.87 ERA and 1.394 OPS, respectively. Griffin's notable performance includes over 100 strikeouts and consistent outings with few earned runs. Garcia's recent surge includes multiple home runs, contributing significantly to the team's success as they sit above.500. Despite their strong numbers, both players were not selected for the All-Star game, which could be reevaluated should any players opt out.

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  • •Foster Griffin has a 2.87 ERA with 100 strikeouts in 103.1 innings.
  • •Luis Garcia has posted a 1.394 OPS with 18 home runs and 62 RBI this season.
  • •Griffin has 12 starts allowing 1 or fewer earned runs.
  • •Garcia's recent power surge includes 9 home runs in his last 15 games.
  • •The Nationals are over.500 this season, contrary to preseason predictions.
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  • 2:55 PMYahoo Sports — Foster Griffin and Luis Garcia Jr. have put up All-Star caliber numbers for the Washington Nationals
What they're saying
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While CJ Abrams and James Wood were All-Stars for the Nats, you could argue that the team deserved more representatives

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