Nationals Trade Deadline Shocker: Curtis Mead Traded, Foster Griffin's Future in Doubt

The Washington Nationals are making major moves as the MLB Trade Deadline approaches, and the future of the franchise is coming into focus. On this episode of Nats Minutecast, Dan Holmi breaks down the Nationals' blockbuster trade of Curtis Mead to the Boston Red Sox for left-handed pitcher Connelly Early, why President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni believes the deal helps Washington both now and in the future, and what it means for the team's surprising playoff push. Plus, new reports reveal Foster Griffin extension talks have reportedly stalled, raising questions about whether the All-Star left-hander could be the next major Nationals trade chip before the deadline. The Nationals also responded on the field, crushing the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-7 behind huge performances from CJ Abrams and James Wood, who combined for four home runs. With Washington now just one game out of the National League Wild Card race, the deadline decisions have never mattered more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.