Nats WIN! Nationals Trade Deadline Bombshell: Curtis Mead Traded, Foster Griffin Extension Talks Collapse | Nats Minutecast

The Washington Nationals have officially kicked off their trade deadline strategy, and it's already making headlines. In this episode of Nats Minutecast, Dan Holmi breaks down why President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni traded breakout third baseman Curtis Mead to the Boston Red Sox for left-handed pitcher Connelly Early, and why the Nationals believe the move strengthens both their 2026 playoff push and their long-term future. Plus, new reports indicate Foster Griffin's contract extension talks have "fizzled quickly," making the All-Star left-hander one of the biggest names to watch before the MLB trade deadline. Is Griffin's time in Washington coming to an end? And what would a trade mean for the Nationals' rebuild and postseason hopes? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.