Foster Griffin is emerging as a possible Chicago Cubs trade target as the club looks for starting pitching help. The left-hander has put together a strong season for the Washington Nationals, making him a name to watch if the Cubs explore rotation upgrades.
Through 21 starts, Griffin is 12-2 with a 2.76 ERA and a 1.032 WHIP. He has also logged 124 innings with 113 strikeouts and just 28 walks, numbers that point to both durability and solid control.
For Chicago, that profile could be appealing. A productive left-handed starter can add balance to a rotation, and Griffin’s ability to limit baserunners while working deep into games stands out based on the numbers available.
Any potential move would depend on how the Cubs approach the trade market and whether Washington is open to dealing him. Still, Griffin’s season has been good enough to place him in the conversation as a pitcher who could help Chicago if the team decides to add from outside the organization.
