Foster Griffin traded to Cleveland Guardians from Nationals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 9:50 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
BaseballFoster Griffin has been traded from the Washington Nationals to the Cleveland Guardians. The deal, reached just before the trade deadline, involves a four-player package including pitchers Will Dion, Josh Hartle, Kendeglys Virguez, and outfielder Nick Mitchell. Griffin, making his first All-Star appearance this summer, has posted a 12-3 record with a 3.06 ERA and 116 strikeouts in 129 1/3 innings this season. He previously spent three seasons in Japan with the Yomiuri Giants, gaining an NPB All-Star selection in 2025.
- •Griffin has a 12-3 record and 3.06 ERA in 2026.
- •He was an NPB All-Star in 2025 while playing in Japan.
- •Cleveland traded four players to acquire Griffin.
- •Griffin returns to North America after three successful seasons in Japan.
- •Cleveland added Jo Adell earlier on the same day.
- 9:50 PMYahoo Sports — All-Star starting pitcher Foster Griffin traded to Cleveland Guardians
"Foster Griffin has been one of the breakout stars of the 2026 MLB season, making the All-Star Game for the Nationals. Now he's a Guardian.
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