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Guardians acquire lefty Foster Griffin after trade deadline moves

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 1:18 PM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

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Summary

The Cleveland Guardians traded for left-handed starter Foster Griffin ahead of the deadline, seeking a boost for their struggling season. Griffin's debut resulted in a challenging outing against the New York Mets, allowing five earned runs in four innings of a 13-6 loss. In a broader effort to enhance their roster, Cleveland also brought in outfielders Jo Adell and Blake Perkins, infielder Nathaniel Lowe, and relief pitcher Craig Yoho, while sending several players to Triple-A Columbus. Despite recent setbacks, the Guardians remain in contention for the American League Central title as they have 44 games left to play this season.

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By the Numbers

•Foster Griffin struggled in his first start, giving up five runs.
•Cleveland aims to lift post-All-Star break team performance.
•Jo Adell leads the Guardians with 16 home runs from his time with the Angels.
•The Guardians sent Kyle Manzardo, David Fry, and Daniel Schneeman to Triple-A.
•Cleveland is still in contention for the American League Central title.

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What they're saying

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In 2016, the then-Cleveland Indians traded for left-handed reliever Andrew Miller. It turned out to be one of the best trades for Cleveland in recent years, as Miller was dominant out of the bullpen in a near World Series season title. In 2018, Cleveland traded for lefty Brad Hand. That season, the Indians lost in the first-round of the playoffs to the Houston Astros 3-0. Hand, a reliever, ...
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