Foster Griffin Traded to Cleveland in exchange for pitching prospects; Nationals lose 6 in a row

Last night, the Washington Nationals traded left-handed pitcher Foster Griffin to the Cleveland in exchange for pitching prospects.

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Injury: Left elbow inflammation
IL date: July 1 (15-day IL)
Expected return: Late August
Status: Scheduled to throw a live bullpen session on Aug. 4 at the Nationals training complex in West Palm Beach, Fla. (Last updated: Aug. 2)

Hartle was previous acquired by the Guardians in the 2024 deal that sent the Pirates Spencer Horwitz. The 6-foot-6 southpaw has forged a 3.86 ERA over 19 starts with Double-A Akron while posting a K/BB ratio of 88/37 in 93 1/3 innings.

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Entering last night's game, the Nationals lead Major League Baseball with a 72.1% ABS challenge success rate since July 12.

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