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Nationals urged to sell-high on 2.12 ERA lefty with regression likely coming
TL;DR
The Washington Nationals are expected to sell players at the upcoming trade deadline, with left-hander Foster Griffin highlighted as a key trade candidate due to his impressive 2.12 ERA. Analysts suggest the team should capitalize on his current value before potential regression occurs.
Key points
- Washington Nationals expected to sell players at trade deadline
- Foster Griffin has a 2.12 ERA and is a key trade candidate
- Analysts recommend trading Griffin to maximize value
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The Washington Nationals are not going to be World Series contenders this season, and they will almost assuredly be sellers come the August 3rd trade deadline.
While James Wood and CJ Abrams might not be dealt, there are plenty of others who could be worth parting with this season in a trade.
For Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter, there is one player that stands out as someone the Nationals should "sell high" on, and it's 2.12 ERA left-hander Foster Griffin.
"With a fastball that averages 91.4 mph, he relies more on deception than stuff, and his 4.08 FIP speaks to some likely regression," Rueter writes.
With regression potentially coming for the Nationals' lefty starter this season, trading him now while he's still looking like a good pitcher makes a ton of sense for the Nationals.
Q&A
Why should the Nationals trade Foster Griffin now?
The Nationals are advised to trade Foster Griffin now to capitalize on his strong 2.12 ERA before potential regression in his performance.
What is the Washington Nationals' trade deadline strategy?
The Nationals plan to be sellers at the August 3rd trade deadline, focusing on trading players who are not part of their long-term plans.
Who are other potential trade candidates for the Nationals?
In addition to Foster Griffin, other players like James Wood and CJ Abrams may be considered, although they are less likely to be traded.
