Guardians acquire Foster Griffin from Nationals before trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 10:11 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians traded for All-Star left-hander Foster Griffin from the Washington Nationals on August 3, shortly before the MLB trade deadline. In exchange, the Nationals received four prospects: RHP Kendeglys Virguez, LHP Will Dion, LHP Josh Hartle, and OF Nick Mitchell. Griffin, who has a 3.06 ERA this season, bolsters the Guardians' rotation as they aim for a playoff push. The Nationals, amid a losing streak, opted to part ways with Griffin, moving towards a rebuilding phase with the returned prospects.
- •Guardians acquire Foster Griffin; Nationals receive four prospects
- •Griffin holds a 12-3 record with a 3.06 ERA this season
- •Trade occurred shortly before the August 3 deadline
- •Griffin adds to Guardians' rotation alongside other All-Stars
- •Nationals are rebuilding after Griffin's departure
- 11:18 PMYahoo Sports — Foster Griffin trade grades: Who won Guardians and Nationals deal?
- 10:11 PMYahoo Sports — Who won Foster Griffin trade? Grades for Guardians-Nationals All-Star deadline deal
"Foster Griffin was one of the most coveted pitchers on the block this season.
"The Guardians added Griffin and outfielder Jo Adell on trade deadline day
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 11:18 PMFoster Griffin trade grades: Who won Guardians and Nationals deal?
The Guardians added Griffin and outfielder Jo Adell on trade deadline day
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 10:11 PMWho won Foster Griffin trade? Grades for Guardians-Nationals All-Star deadline deal
Foster Griffin was one of the most coveted pitchers on the block this season.
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