"They struck by signing lefty pitcher Foster Griffin to a 1-year, $5.5 million contract, with the potential to add another $1 million in incentives depending on his performance. In case you are not very familiar with Griffin, as he has only 7 career appearances in the MLB over parts of 2 seasons, he has recently found a ton of success pitching overseas."
"Despite a 6.75 ERA and 1.500 WHIP in 7 games to go along with just a 2:1 K:BB ratio in 8.0 innings with both the Kansas City Royals and Toronto Blue Jays in 2020 and 2022, respectively, Griffin has really remade himself pitching in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball League (NPB). In parts of 3 seasons, Griffin pitched to an 18-10 record to go along with a 2.57 ERA and 1.033 WHIP, racking up a 318:70 K:BB ratio during that time span as well, while mostly working out of the rotation."
"The road back to the states has been an interesting one for the now 30-year-old Griffin, who was also once a 1st-rounder back in 2014 by the Royals, but he has landed in Washington with a new opportunity to prove himself all over again."
Washington Nationals signed lefty Foster Griffin to a one-year, $5.5 million contract with up to $1 million in incentives for the 2026 season. Griffin has seven career MLB appearances across two seasons but dominated in Japan's NPB over parts of three seasons, posting an 18-10 record, 2.57 ERA, 1.033 WHIP and a 318:70 K:BB ratio while mostly working out of the rotation. The 30-year-old former 2014 first-round pick revived his career overseas and seeks a starting role upon returning to the United States. He appears likely to slot into the Nationals’ rotation, though the final arrangement remains undecided.
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