How did teams fare in Foster Griffin, Casey Mize, Heliot Ramos and Lars Nootbaar deals?
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The Cleveland Guardians acquired left-handed pitcher Foster Griffin from the Washington Nationals in exchange for four fringe prospects, with Griffin expected to strengthen the Guardians' playoff rotation despite being a rental player.
- The San Diego Padres traded for right-hander Casey Mize and infielder Gage Workman from the Detroit Tigers, gaining a frontline starter in Mize and a versatile infielder, while sending two left-handed pitching prospects to Detroit.
- The New York Yankees acquired power-hitting outfielder Heliot Ramos from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for infielder Kaeden Kent and left-handed pitcher Henry Lalane, adding a left-handed bat with team control through 2029.
- The Arizona Diamondbacks obtained outfielder Lars Nootbaar from the St. Louis Cardinals for two pitchers and a player to be named later, aiming to upgrade their outfield despite Nootbaar's inconsistent production and platoon splits.
