# Foster Griffin MLB trade developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/foster-griffin-mlb-trade-developments > Updated: 2026-08-03T20:00:01.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. In late July 2026, Washington Nationals left‑hander Foster Griffin was pitching at an elite level, posting an 11‑2 record and a 2.69 ERA. As a free agent after the season, he hinted he could be moved before the August 3 trade deadline, while the Los Angeles Dodgers were reportedly exploring a separate catcher trade. By early August, the speculation materialized: the Cleveland Guardians acquired Griffin from the Nationals in exchange for four prospects. The trade bolstered Cleveland’s rotation and gave the team added depth as it pursued a postseason run, while Washington received a package of young talent. On August 3 the Guardians completed a three‑player deadline haul, also bringing in outfielder Jo Adell from the Angels and first‑baseman Nathaniel Lowe from the Reds. Griffin arrived with a 2.77 ERA and a seven‑pitch mix; Adell and Lowe were added to address offensive struggles. The new pieces debuted in a three‑game series against the New York Mets, with Griffin starting the final game and Adell recording a single and a double. After the games the Guardians stayed one game ahead of Minnesota for the wild‑card and three games behind the Chicago White Sox in the AL Central, underscoring the trade‑deadline push. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-03: Cleveland Guardians add Adell, Griffin, Lowe in trade‑deadline push The Guardians traded for pitcher Foster Griffin, outfielder Jo Adell and first‑baseman Nathaniel Lowe, reshaping their rotation and lineup for a postseason wild‑card push. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cleveland-guardians-trade-for-all-star-lefty-foster-griffin ### 2026-07-25: Foster Griffin Leads Nationals as Dodgers Consider Jonah Heim Trade Nationals pitcher Foster Griffin shines in a win over the Diamondbacks, while the Dodgers consider trading for A's catcher Jonah Heim to replace injured catcher Will Smith. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/foster-griffin-leads-nationals-as-dodgers-consider-jonah-heim-trade --- Cite as: Foster Griffin MLB trade developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/foster-griffin-mlb-trade-developments