Nationals Trade Deadline Targets | Washington Nationals News

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On July 21st, the Washington Nationals are looking at a few players who might be on the move before the August 3rd trade deadline. Pitcher Foster Griffin is a big name, with a solid 2.68 earned run average and 1.03 walks, plus hits per inning pitched. He's been on a record-setting streak of starts allowing one run or less, and at 30 years old, his contract value is likely way more than his five, $0.5 million salary. If the team is just treading water, cashing in on him makes sense.
Then there's first baseman Luis Garcia Jr. He's been with the team the longest and is having a strong year, nearing a career high in runs batted in.
Even with the recent slump, he really picked it up in June.
Teams are definitely showing interest, so the Nationals might be looking to sell high on him. Third baseman Curtis Mead, acquired in spring training, has also put up career high numbers in home runs and RBIs. While there isn't as much buzz around him as Garcia, his performance suggests he could be a valuable piece for another team. He's on pace to set personal bests across the board. Finally, shortstop CJ Abrams is drawing trade interests too, though it's less likely he'll be moved. He was a target for the Giants in the offseason, and despite the Nationals not ruling anything out, trading their first All-Star starter in eight, years would be a tough pill to swallow for the team and the fans, especially given how well they're playing. So, you've got a mix of established talent and rising stars that other clubs are eyeing. It'll be interesting to see if the Nationals decide to shake things up or hold on to these key players as they push through the season. From your team, powered by AI, this is Washington Nationals News Today.