Nationals' Foster Griffin excels as trade deadline approaches in MLB
CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 12:50 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Foster Griffin is making waves for the Washington Nationals, holding a 2.68 ERA over 20 starts as the trade deadline approaches. He has recorded eight consecutive starts allowing no more than one earned run, a Nationals record. Griffin, who spent three years in Japan before returning to MLB, has been key to the Nationals' success as they sit at 52-51, their first time over.500 at this point in the season since 2019. The team faces a decision on whether to trade him for prospects or keep him as they push for postseason contention.
- •Griffin started his MLB career with the Kansas City Royals.
- •He was named to the All-Star Game last week.
- •Griffin's streak of strong performances includes four starts of at least seven innings.
- •He signed a one-year contract worth $5.5 million with the Nationals.
- •Rookie manager Blake Butera acknowledges the team's meaningful late-season games.
- 12:50 PMCBS MLB — From Japan to potential trade deadline gem: Nationals' Foster Griffin is one of MLB's biggest success stories
"Griffin, who owns a 2.68 ERA, could be one of the best pitchers dealt in the next 10 days ... but there's a case for the Nats to keep him
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