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
Foster 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.
- 9:37 PMYahoo Sports — When will All-Star pitcher Foster Griffin make his Guardians debut?
- 9:50 PMYahoo Sports — All-Star starting pitcher Foster Griffin traded to Cleveland Guardians
"The Guardians altered their starting rotation by trading for pitcher Foster Griffin. He's "one of the best starters in the game," Stephen Vogt said.
"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.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 9:37 PMWhen will All-Star pitcher Foster Griffin make his Guardians debut?
The Guardians altered their starting rotation by trading for pitcher Foster Griffin. He's "one of the best starters in the game," Stephen Vogt said.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 9:50 PMAll-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.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 9:31 AMAmerican League Championship Series Game 4: Rays at Guardians, 7 p.m. CT
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 4:37 AMRays’ Kevin Cash names his Game 4 starter after Friday’s postponement
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 4:05 AMHow Guardians’ Cade Smith deals with pitching in brutal October cold weather
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 3:09 AMCould Recent Decision For Prospect in Arizona Fall League Impact 2027 Roster?
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 2:59 AMRain out leaves Guardians fans less than thrilled after cold, wet night
MLB•Oct 17, 2026, 2:32 AMMartin Maldonado could be an important resource for Eduardo Valencia