Nationals Weigh Buy vs Sell at Deadline | Washington Nationals News

**Corey** (0:00)
On July 25th, so, The Washington Nationals are in a real interesting spot as the trade deadline approaches. They're sitting right at a 52 and 52 record, which is pretty surprising for a lot of folks around the league. Most people figured they'd be looking to move players, and that's still partly true. But it seems like they've convinced the front office there, worth investing in a little bit. The word is they're planning to both buy and sell at the deadline, unless things go completely sideways in the next week. They're looking to bring in at least one player who's already in the big leagues, and they're even open to grabbing someone on an expiring contract if… They think it's the right move. This doesn't mean they're going after the biggest names out there, but it's a shift.
For the first time in a while, the Nationals are actually looking to other teams for immediate help. Their bullpen has been a struggle, ranking near the bottom in earned run average, and their starting rotation isn't exactly lights out either.
They're not ruling out adding position players, but their offense has been pretty strong this year. The real focus seems to be on improving the pitching staff.
One player who could be a big piece to move is Foster Griffin, a left-handed pitcher who's having a breakout year and is set to become a free agent. Trading Griffin would signal a full on sell, and it would make their playoff push much tougher. But even with that possibility, the team is still only a few games out of a wild card spot. It's a delicate balance they're trying to strike. I'm Corey with the story. That's your Washington Nationals News Today update. AI powered and always on.