Guardians bolster roster with trades before MLB deadline in Cleveland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 10:52 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
CLEVELAND — The Guardians made significant acquisitions before the MLB trade deadline on August 3, adding outfielders Jo Adell and Nathaniel Lowe, starting pitcher Foster Griffin, and relief pitcher Craig Yoho. Guardians manager Stephen Vogt expressed gratitude for the front office’s efforts to enhance the team’s offense and bullpen depth. The Guardians, currently 57-56 and three games behind the Chicago White Sox in the AL Central Division, aim for their third consecutive division title. Griffin is set to make his debut on August 6 against the New York Mets.
- •Guardians acquired Jo Adell, Nathaniel Lowe, Foster Griffin, and Craig Yoho.
- •Foster Griffin due to make his debut on August 6 against the Mets.
- •Cleveland currently stands at 57-56, three games behind the White Sox.
- •The trades mark Cleveland's most aggressive deadline since at least 2018.
- •Manager Stephen Vogt emphasized the excitement in the clubhouse.
- 10:52 PMYahoo Sports — New Guardians react to arriving in Cleveland at MLB trade deadline
"The Guardians welcomed four players to their clubhouse with the team's most aggressive MLB trade deadline since at least 2018. Hear from the new guys.
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