Guardians Acquire Foster Griffin from Nationals in MLB Trade

The Cleveland Guardians have acquired left-handed pitcher Foster Griffin from the Washington Nationals as part of a trade ahead of the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline. Griffin, who has a 3.06 ERA and a 3.5 bWAR, is expected to enhance the Guardians' playoff-caliber rotation.

In exchange for Griffin, the Nationals received four prospects: Will Dion, Josh Hartle, Kendeglys Virguez, and outfielder Nick Mitchell. Griffin's performance this season includes a 12-3 record, showcasing his consistency and effectiveness on the mound.

This trade marks a strategic move for the Guardians, who aim to solidify their pitching strength as they pursue a deep playoff run. Meanwhile, the Nationals, who have been competitive in the wild-card standings, opted to trade Griffin for future prospects, despite not acquiring any players ranked among the top 17 in Cleveland's system.