Griffin spent three seasons in Japan, returned to Washington on a $5.5 million deal, and now has a 2.68 ERA with an eight-start Nationals record.
Why it mattersGriffin is now a prime trade deadline target, with contenders able to acquire him for just $1.8 million for the rest of the season.
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