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Foster Griffin joins Guardians after All-Star season and Japan tenure

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 10:16 AM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Foster Griffin joins Guardians after All-Star season and Japan tenure

Summary

Foster Griffin made his debut with the Cleveland Guardians on August 6, following a trade from the Washington Nationals. Griffin, who earned his first All-Star selection this season, experienced a challenging start, allowing five earned runs in Cleveland's 13-6 loss to the New York Mets. His journey includes three seasons in Japan, where he expanded his pitching arsenal from four to seven pitches. The Guardians signal their intentions with this trade, moving former starter Slade Cecconi to the bullpen, with hopes that Griffin can help them compete for the division title.

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Status Watch

•Griffin debuted on August 6 against the New York Mets.
•He allowed five earned runs in his first start for the Guardians.
•Griffin was an All-Star this season with the Nationals before the trade.
•He has developed a seven-pitch mix over his career, including time in Japan.
•Cleveland moved Slade Cecconi to the bullpen following Griffin's acquisition.

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10:16 AMYahoo Sports — How a journey through Japan, 7-pitch mix led Foster Griffin to Guardians

What they're saying

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Foster Griffin had an unusual 12 months in baseball, a period that included traveling from Japan to the U.S., a trip to the All-Star Game and a trade.
— Yahoo Sports

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