MLB Mock Trade: Foster Griffin Shakes Up Fantasy Baseball With Trade To Pirates

May 2, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals pitcher Foster Griffin (22) throws to the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning at Nationals Park. | Brad Mills-Imagn Images The Washington Nationals have been one of the more surprising teams to open the MLB season, sitting just three games below . 500 through 41 games.

The Nationals' bullpen has helped the team exceed expectations to this point of the season, with veteran starter Foster Griffin flashing immense value. The 30-year-old is in the midst of a stellar comeback after spending each of the last three seasons in Japan. He's struggled throughout a brief career in the majors, but has bounced back in a big way with career-high production in just eight starts.

His efforts to start the season have helped him garner immense trade interest from clubs throughout the majors, and several playoff contenders could provide a sound fit for Griffin. Griffin has already pitched 46 innings over his eight starts, racking up 42 strikeouts with a 2. 12 ERA and a 1.

03 WHIP. His ERA ranks ninth among all major league pitchers, an encouraging progression from his previous trends of production earlier in his career. Monitoring potential suitors, the Pittsburgh Pirates could benefit greatly from the potential addition of Griffin.