Guardians Acquire Griffin to Boost Rotation | MLB News

The Guardians just pulled off a blockbuster trade, acquiring All-Star pitcher Foster Griffin from the Nationals on a cheap one-year deal — and it’s already shaking up their rotation. Griffin, who reinvented himself in Japan before returning stateside, is set to debut Thursday and instantly solidifies the top of Cleveland’s staff alongside Gavin Williams and Parker Messick, forming a fearsome lefty-heavy trio. Slade Cecconi moves to the bullpen, while Tanner Bibee and Joey Cantillo round out the mix. Despite a slightly inflated ERA and a shaky start against the Reds — giving up two homers in his second inning — Griffin’s 12-3 record shows he’s still got elite stuff. With the Guardians just three games back in the division and tied for the final wild card spot, this move signals they’re all-in for 2025 — possibly even eyeing a potential work stoppage in 2027. Can Griffin be the missing piece that pushes them into the playoffs? Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b73db3ed2cd973cc