Guardians acquire All-Star left-hander Foster Griffin from Nationals
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 10:36 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Guardians have executed a trade with the Washington Nationals to add left-hander Foster Griffin to their roster, as reported on August 3, 2026. While terms of the deal have not been disclosed, this move aims to bolster the Guardians' pitching staff as they approach the final stretch of the season. Griffin, an All-Star with notable performance metrics, is expected to enhance the team's competitiveness in the league. Further details regarding Griffin's integration into the team will likely emerge in the coming days.
- •Guardians trade for Foster Griffin from Nationals
- •Transaction confirmed by ESPN on August 3, 2026
- •Griffin is an All-Star left-hander
- •Details of the trade remain undisclosed
- •Guardians aim to strengthen their pitching staff
- 10:53 PMESPN — Sources: Guardians trade for All-Star lefty Griffin
- 10:15 PMYahoo Sports — Washington Nationals trade Foster Griffin to the Guardians for a seemingly light return
"The Guardians have agreed to a trade with the Washington Nationals to acquire left-hander Foster Griffin, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Monday.
"The Nats receive four players including Josh Hartle and Will Dion in exchange for All-Star Foster Griffin
Sources
External links- ESPNAug 3, 2026, 10:53 PMSources: Guardians trade for All-Star lefty Griffin
The Guardians have agreed to a trade with the Washington Nationals to acquire left-hander Foster Griffin, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Monday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 10:15 PMWashington Nationals trade Foster Griffin to the Guardians for a seemingly light return
The Nats receive four players including Josh Hartle and Will Dion in exchange for All-Star Foster Griffin
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