Foster Griffin - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Foster Griffin on his return to the Majors, more | 08/20/2026 Foster Griffin joins MLB Central to speak about his views on his 2026 season, his approach trying to hit spots while pitching, and more

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Collects 14th win of 2026 Griffin (14-4) earned the win against the Giants on Tuesday, allowing one run on five hits and two walks while striking out six across six innings.

Impact The Guardians' offense supplied seven runs through the the first four innings of Tuesday's game, which was plenty of cushion for Griffin. The 31-year-old southpaw gave up a solo homer to Bryce Eldridge in the second inning, but that turned out to be the only blemish to Griffin's night, who logged his 12th game of six or more strikeouts and his 13th quality start of the season. Griffin's 14 wins are tied with Chase Burns for third-most in the majors behind Cristopher Sanchez (16) and Sonny Gray (15). Griffin will take a 3.18 ERA and 1.11 WHIP over 144.1 innings into his next start, tentatively slated for this weekend on the road against the Rockies.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jo Adell erupts for a career-high 6 RBIs, 455-foot homer as the Guardians crush the Giants 8-1

Jo Adell set a career high with six RBIs and hit a 455-foot, three-run homer in the first inning as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the San Francisco Giants 8-1

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Deadspin | New Guardians hurler Foster Griffin aims to cut down slumbering Giants Deadspin | New Guardians hurler Foster Griffin aims to cut down slumbering Giants

4 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Big number: Guardians reach 10,000 victories with much-needed, all-around performance vs Padres

A milestone win that included a bunch of zeros felt even bigger for the Guardians

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Guardians new faces just showed how team's aggressive trade deadline could make 2026 difference Jo Adell, Foster Griffin and Nathaniel Lowe just helped the Guardians pick up a huge win over the Tigers.

AUGUST 13 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Good outing in win Griffin (13-4) got the win against Detroit Wednesday, allowing three runs (one earned) on four hits and a walk with three strikeouts in five innings.

Impact After giving up 11 runs in his last 9.1 innings of work, Griffin righted the ship Wednesday by getting through five innings with limited damage. Griffin is now 1-1 in two starts with the Guardians since getting dealt by the Nationals at the trade deadline. The rookie is putting up impressive numbers with a 3.25 ERA and a 1.11 WHIP through 138.1 innings. The lefty is scheduled to pitch against the Giants next week.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Jo Adell homers and Angel Martínez gets 3 hits as Guardians hold off Tigers 6-4

Jo Adell homered and Angel Martínez had three hits as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-4 to snap a three-game skid

AUGUST 13 • Associated Press

Foster Griffin Poised to Bounce Back Following Disastrous Debut Against Mets Foster Griffin's debut with the Cleveland Guardians wasn't too hot. For just the fourth time this season, second in the last 13 games, the l...

AUGUST 12 • SI.COM

Guardians look to stop road slide, play the Tigers

The Cleveland Guardians hit the road against the Detroit Tigers looking to break a three-game road losing streak

AUGUST 12 • Associated Press

Will Guardians Regret Big Trade Deadline if They Miss the Playoffs? The Cleveland Guardians made a splash at the trade deadline acquiring four players: outfielder Jo Adell, reliever Craig Yoho, starter Foster...

AUGUST 11 • SI.COM

Former Guardians prospect included in Foster Griffin trade just flashed potential he never showed in Cleveland Former Guardians pitcher Will Dion picked up the first win of his career yesterday with the Nationals.

AUGUST 10 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Nationals Seem Like They Sold High on Foster Griffin at Perfect Time There were many people in the Washington Nationals fanbase who probably weren't thrilled to see breakout star pitcher Foster Griffin get dea...

AUGUST 7 • SI.COM

Struggles again in team debut Griffin (12-4) took the loss against the Mets on Thursday, allowing five runs on seven hits and two walks in four innings. He struck out six.

Impact Making his Guardians debut, Griffin didn't leave an encouraging first impression with his new club. The left-hander has now coughed up 11 runs in his past two starts (9.1 innings), which is quite the disappointment after he gave up 10 runs altogether in his previous nine outings to that stretch. Griffin will be aiming to get back on track his next time out in Detroit, where he'll bring what remains an impressive 3.31 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 122:32 K:BB over 133.1 innings for Washington and Cleveland.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Foster Griffin strikes out Francisco Lindor | 08/06/2026 Foster Griffin strikes out Francisco Lindor to kick off his debut with the Guardians

AUGUST 6 • MLB.COM

Set for Cleveland debut Thursday Griffin is slated to start Thursday's game against the Mets in Cleveland, Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Acquired from the Nationals on Monday, Griffin will make his Guardians debut three days later after getting some time to acclimate to his new team. After spending the previous three seasons pitching in Japan before signing a one-year, $5.5 million deal with the Nationals in December, Griffin has emerged as an unlikely All-Star in his return to affiliated ball. While leaning on a seven-pitch mix, Griffin turned in a 12-3 record, 3.06 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 116:30 K:BB in 129.1 innings over his 22 starts with Washington. Though he's vastly outperformed his peripherals (4.09 FIP, 4.10 xERA, 3.80 SIERA), Griffin's change in home park from one of baseball's more hitter-friendly venues in Nationals Park to a more neutral environment in Progressive Field could help him stave off regression.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians quiet advantage got even stronger thanks to Foster Griffin trade The Guardians' starting rotation got even better thanks to their trade for Foster Griffin.

AUGUST 6 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Deadspin | Behind newcomer Foster Griffin, Guardians aim to salvage finale vs. Mets Deadspin | Behind newcomer Foster Griffin, Guardians aim to salvage finale vs. Mets

AUGUST 6 • DEADSPIN.COM

Guardians' Foster Griffin trade changes calculus on previous Chris Antonetti win Although the Guardians' trade for Slade Cecconi had looked like a win, the addition of Foster Griffin could change that.

AUGUST 5 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Cecconi moves to 'pen as Deadline acquisition Griffin joins Guards' rotation CLEVELAND -- When Slade Cecconi learned Monday the Guardians acquired starter Foster Griffin from the Nationals before the 6 p.m. ET Trade D...

AUGUST 4 • MLB.COM

Guardians' new additions happy to be part of postseason push

Outfielder Jo Adell, first baseman Nathaniel Lowe and pitcher Foster Griffin were in the Cleveland Guardians clubhouse before Tuesday’s game against the New York Mets introducing t...

AUGUST 4 • Associated Press

10 Biggest Questions Following A Frenzied, Drama-Filled MLB Trade Deadline

The MLB trade deadline didn't disappoint, with dozens of deals completed on Monday. Now let's delve into what it all means going forward.

AUGUST 4 • FOX SPORTS

10 Biggest Questions Following A Frenzied, Drama-Filled MLB Trade Deadline

Fantasy Baseball: Impact of Foster Griffin's Trade to the Guardians Foster Griffin is now a Guardian, but what does that mean for his fantasy profile?

AUGUST 4 • SI.COM

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.

AUGUST 3 • USATODAY.COM

Guardians finalize incredible trade deadline with no-brainer deal with Nationals The Guardians made their final trade deadline swing by acquiring Foster Griffin from the Nationals.

AUGUST 3 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

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