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Foster Griffin inks $5.5M one-year deal, cheap rental

7/23/2026

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Foster Griffin Signed

Nationals pitcher Foster Griffin signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract, giving contenders a cheap rental.
He posted a 2.68 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, earned an All-Star nod, and his cutter made up 33 % of his pitches.
The Phillies, Cubs and White Sox are trade partners because each needs a fifth starter.
The Phillies view Griffin as a stabilizer while the White Sox would add Tanner McDougal.

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Foster Griffin Signed

Nationals pitcher Foster Griffin signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract, giving contenders a cheap rental.
He posted a 2.68 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, earned an All-Star nod, and his cutter made up 33 % of his pitches.
The Phillies, Cubs and White Sox are trade partners because each needs a fifth starter.
The Phillies view Griffin as a stabilizer while the White Sox would add Tanner McDougal.

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