Cleveland Guardians make key trades to strengthen roster ahead of playoffs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 10:35 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians have made significant moves ahead of the trade deadline, acquiring outfielder Jo Adell and first baseman Nathaniel Lowe. They also added left-handed pitcher Foster Griffin from the Washington Nationals. Currently, the Guardians are in pursuit of the Chicago White Sox in the AL Central, trailing by three games. With these acquisitions, Cleveland aims to bolster their lineup and pitching rotation as they attempt to secure a third consecutive division title.
- •Guardians acquired Jo Adell from the Los Angeles Angels.
- •Nathaniel Lowe was added from the Cincinnati Reds.
- •Foster Griffin joins from the Washington Nationals.
- •Cleveland is currently three games behind the Chicago White Sox.
- •Cleveland's power rankings improved from No. 13 to No. 11.
- 10:35 PMYahoo Sports — Smart deadline buys help lift the Guardians in the power rankings
"Cleveland made several solid moves ahead of the deadline.
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