Nationals Trade Griffin Wisely | MLB News

The Nationals traded pitcher Foster Griffin—yes, the same day another player was dealt—sending mixed signals to fans who hoped for a playoff push. Griffin’s season had been electric, but advanced metrics hinted at a ceiling, not a ceiling-breaker. His debut with the Guardians? Five earned runs in four innings, two homers surrendered, six strikeouts, and two walks. It wasn’t pretty, but it aligned with projections. With his ERA now matching those predictions and eleven earned runs over his last two starts, the trade might’ve been the smartest move of the offseason. The Nationals cashed in before he hit free agency, got value back, and avoided the risk of him fading. Future-focused? Absolutely. Present-day pain? Maybe. But in baseball, sometimes selling high is the only way to build something better. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5b47439919d3d43d