Cleveland Guardians add Adell, Griffin, Lowe in trade‑deadline push

The Cleveland Guardians completed a three‑player trade‑deadline haul, acquiring left‑handed starter Foster Griffin from the Washington Nationals, outfielder Jo Adell from the Los Angeles Angels, and first‑baseman Nathaniel Lowe from the Cincinnati Reds. Griffin arrived with a 2.77 ERA and a seven‑pitch mix, while Adell and Lowe were added to bolster a lineup that has struggled offensively.

Manager Stephen Vogt praised the front office, saying the new pieces give the club a chance to solidify its hold on the American League wild‑card spot. The acquisitions prompted roster moves, sending right‑hander Slade Cecconi to the bullpen and optioning Kyle Manzardo and David Fry to Triple‑A.

The new players debuted in a three‑game series against the New York Mets at Progressive Field. Griffin started the final game, while Adell recorded a single and a double in his first two at‑bats. The Guardians fell 6‑2, with a throwing error by Gabriel Arias sparking early Mets runs. The team remains one game ahead of Minnesota for the wild‑card and three games behind the Chicago White Sox in the AL Central.