Foster Griffin Traded to Guardians

The Nationals traded All-Star lefty Foster Griffin to the Cleveland Guardians for four prospects: LHP Will Dion (has MLB debut this year), LHP Josh Hartle (top-25 prospect), OF Nick Mitchell, and RHP Kendeglys Virguez. The return is considered light but aligns with the front office's aggressive rebuild strategy. The trade deadline moves are now complete, and the team's direction is clearer. Griffin's departure ends extension speculation.