Outlook Foster Griffin
Foster Griffin looks to maintain solid form in a favorable road matchup against the Diamondbacks.
Foster Griffin has been a stabilizer for the Nationals, posting a sharp 2.45 ERA and 1.00 WHIP with 11 strikeouts over his last 14 days. This strong run is crucial for a Washington squad currently sitting third in the NL East with a 31-32 record and dealing with rotation injuries to Josiah Gray and Jake Irvin. Griffin is locked in as a mid-rotation staple in the third slot of the starting rotation.
While Griffin's 30-day ERA sits at an elevated 5.98, his overall return to the majors has been a success, highlighted by a 3.80 ERA and 1.16 WHIP over 12 starts. This mark is significantly better than his projected rest-of-season ERA of 4.17, suggesting that his recent 14-day resurgence is closer to his true talent level than his mid-May struggles.
Looking at the remainder of the week, Griffin has one scheduled outing on Friday, June 5th, on the road against Arizona. He will match up against Merrill Kelly, who has struggled with a 5.06 ERA and a 1.46 WHIP. Given this favorable matchup against a vulnerable opposing pitcher, fantasy managers should confidently deploy Griffin. Verdict: Start.
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