Cardinals, Nationals Swap George Soriano and Andre Granillo

The St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Nationals completed a bullpen swap on February 10, 2026: St. Louis acquired RHP George Soriano from Washington in exchange for RHP Andre Granillo.

The Trade

Cardinals receive: George Soriano (26), a right-hander who had been designated for assignment earlier in the offseason after bouncing between clubs via waivers—joining his fifth organization this winter. He is out of minor-league options and carries a career 5.95 ERA with 117 strikeouts and 55 walks in 118 innings. He will compete for a bullpen spot in St. Louis.

Nationals receive: Andre Granillo (25), who posted a 4.71 ERA with 18 strikeouts and 7 walks in 21 innings in his 2025 rookie season. He retains minor-league options and will compete for a spot in the Washington bullpen.

Context

Washington made a corresponding move by placing Trevor Williams on the 60-day injured list, opening roster space. The swap gives each club a different profile: the Cardinals add a pitcher who must stick on the roster, while the Nationals add a optionable arm for depth.

What It Means for AthX

Bullpen swaps like this rarely move the needle much for team-level value, but they do shift which arms are in the mix for each club. Soriano’s and Granillo’s individual AthX prices (if listed) will reflect their new roles and leverage. Dynamic pricing will incorporate any change in usage or opportunity as camp and the season play out.

Bottom Line

Cardinals and Nationals swapped right-handed relievers: George Soriano to St. Louis, Andre Granillo to Washington. Browse the marketplace to see how roster moves affect player values on AthX. *Sources: MLB Trade Rumors, Yardbarker, KMJ Now, RotoWire, CBS Sports. Fact-checked February 11, 2026.*

Cardinals, Nationals Swap George Soriano and Andre Granillo

Cardinals, Nationals Swap George Soriano and Andre Granillo

The Trade

Context

What It Means for AthX

Bottom Line

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