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Foster Griffin MLB trade developments

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In late July 2026, Washington Nationals left‑hander Foster Griffin was pitching at an elite level, posting an 11‑2 record and a 2.69 ERA. As a free agent after the season, he hinted he could be moved before the August 3 trade deadline, while the Los Angeles Dodgers were reportedly exploring a separate catcher trade. By early August, the speculation materialized: the Cleveland Guardians acquired Griffin from the Nationals in exchange for four prospects. The trade bolstered Cleveland’s rotation and gave the team added depth as it pursued a postseason run, while Washington received a package of young talent. ~~The sequence shows Griffin’s transition~~ On August 3 the Guardians completed a three‑player deadline haul, also bringing in outfielder Jo Adell from the Angels and first‑baseman Nathaniel Lowe from the Reds. Griffin arrived with a ~~standout Nationals starter~~ 2.77 ERA and a seven‑pitch mix; Adell and Lowe were added to address offensive struggles. The new pieces debuted in a ~~key acquisition for~~ three‑game series against the ~~Guardians within~~ New York Mets, with Griffin starting the final game and Adell recording a ~~short span~~ single and a double. After the games the Guardians stayed one game ahead of Minnesota for the ~~trade deadline.~~ wild‑card and three games behind the Chicago White Sox in the AL Central, underscoring the trade‑deadline push.

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