Foster Griffin #22
Cleveland Guardians
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- B/T: R/L
- 6' 3"/225
- Age: 31
- Fred Foster Griffin
- Status: Active
- Born: 7/27/1995 in Orlando, FL
- Draft: 2014, Kansas City Royals, Round: 1, Overall Pick: 28
- High School: First Academy, Orlando, FL
- MLB Debut: 7/27/2020
2026 Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 29 | 15-5 | 3.65 | 162.2 | 146 | 1.18 |
MiLB Career Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 194 | 49-50 | 4.54 | 811.1 | 672 | 1.44 |
MLB Career Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 36 | 16-5 | 3.80 | 170.2 | 151 | 1.20 |
| Year | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 2026 MLB Stats | 15 | 5 | 3.65 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 162.2 | 146 | 1.18 |
| MiLB Career Stats | 49 | 50 | 4.54 | 194 | 154 | 1 | 811.1 | 672 | 1.44 |
| MLB Career Stats | 16 | 5 | 3.80 | 36 | 29 | 0 | 170.2 | 151 | 1.20 |
- Next CLE Game: 9-15 vs CWS
Splits
| Duration | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | WHIP |
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| Last 7 Games | 3 | 2 | 5.94 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 33.1 | 40 | 22 | 13 | 30 | 1.59 |
| Last 15 Games | 5 | 1 | 2.45 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 51.1 | 45 | 14 | 9 | 42 | 1.05 |
| Last 30 Games | 12 | 3 | 3.06 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 129.1 | 109 | 44 | 30 | 116 | 1.07 |
| Last 3 Games | W | L | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 @ BAL | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.1 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 4 |
| 9/4 vs DET | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 8/29 vs KC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
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Latest Transactions
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August 4, 2026 | Cleveland Guardians activated LHP Foster Griffin. |
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August 3, 2026 | LHP Foster Griffin roster status changed by Cleveland Guardians. |
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August 3, 2026 | Washington Nationals traded LHP Foster Griffin to Cleveland Guardians for LHP Will Dion, LHP Josh Hartle, OF Nick Mitchell and RHP Kendeglys Virguez. |
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July 13, 2026 | National League All-Stars activated LHP Foster Griffin. |
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April 16, 2026 | LHP Foster Griffin changed number to 22. |
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April 15, 2026 | LHP Foster Griffin changed number to 42. |
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December 22, 2025 | Washington Nationals signed free agent LHP Foster Griffin. |
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March 7, 2025 | Tokyo Yomiuri Giants activated LHP Foster Griffin. |
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November 15, 2022 | Toronto Blue Jays released LHP Foster Griffin. |
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October 6, 2022 | Toronto Blue Jays recalled LHP Foster Griffin from Buffalo Bisons. |
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September 23, 2022 | Buffalo Bisons activated LHP Foster Griffin. |
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September 23, 2022 | Toronto Blue Jays optioned LHP Foster Griffin to Buffalo Bisons. |
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September 21, 2022 | Toronto Blue Jays recalled LHP Foster Griffin from Buffalo Bisons. |
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July 16, 2022 | Toronto Blue Jays traded RHP Jonatan Bernal to Kansas City Royals for LHP Foster Griffin. |
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July 16, 2022 | Toronto Blue Jays optioned LHP Foster Griffin to Buffalo Bisons. |
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July 11, 2022 | Kansas City Royals designated LHP Foster Griffin for assignment. |
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July 10, 2022 | Kansas City Royals recalled LHP Foster Griffin from Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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June 26, 2022 | Kansas City Royals optioned LHP Foster Griffin to Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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June 22, 2022 | Kansas City Royals recalled LHP Foster Griffin from Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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June 3, 2022 | Kansas City Royals optioned LHP Foster Griffin to Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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May 30, 2022 | Kansas City Royals recalled LHP Foster Griffin from Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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May 22, 2022 | Kansas City Royals optioned LHP Foster Griffin to Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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May 20, 2022 | Kansas City Royals selected the contract of LHP Foster Griffin from Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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March 13, 2022 | Kansas City Royals invited non-roster LHP Foster Griffin and to spring training. |
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August 18, 2021 | LHP Foster Griffin assigned to Omaha Storm Chasers from Northwest Arkansas Naturals. |
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July 28, 2021 | LHP Foster Griffin assigned to Northwest Arkansas Naturals from Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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July 18, 2021 | Omaha Storm Chasers sent LHP Foster Griffin on a rehab assignment to Columbia Fireflies. |
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July 13, 2021 | Omaha Storm Chasers sent LHP Foster Griffin on a rehab assignment to ACL Royals Blue. |
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June 29, 2021 | Omaha Storm Chasers sent LHP Foster Griffin on a rehab assignment to ACL Royals Gold. |
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May 13, 2021 | Omaha Storm Chasers placed LHP Foster Griffin on the 60-day injured list. |
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May 4, 2021 | Omaha Storm Chasers placed LHP Foster Griffin on the 7-day injured list. |
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December 11, 2020 | Kansas City Royals signed free agent LHP Foster Griffin to a minor league contract. |
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December 11, 2020 | LHP Foster Griffin assigned to Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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December 2, 2020 | LHP Foster Griffin elected free agency. |
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November 30, 2020 | Kansas City Royals designated LHP Foster Griffin for assignment. |
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October 30, 2020 | Kansas City Royals activated LHP Foster Griffin from the 60-day injured list. |
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July 31, 2020 | Kansas City Royals transferred LHP Foster Griffin from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Left forearm strain. |
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July 28, 2020 | Kansas City Royals placed LHP Foster Griffin on the 10-day injured list. Left forearm strain. |
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July 23, 2020 | Kansas City Royals recalled LHP Foster Griffin from Royals Alternate Training Site. |
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July 18, 2020 | LHP Foster Griffin assigned to Royals Alternate Training Site from Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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March 10, 2020 | Kansas City Royals optioned LHP Foster Griffin to Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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November 20, 2019 | Foster Griffin assigned to Kansas City Royals from Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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October 13, 2019 | LHP Foster Griffin assigned to Tigres del Licey. |
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July 15, 2019 | Omaha Storm Chasers activated LHP Foster Griffin from the 7-day injured list. |
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July 4, 2019 | Omaha Storm Chasers placed LHP Foster Griffin on the 7-day injured list. |
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April 4, 2019 | LHP Foster Griffin assigned to Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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January 8, 2019 | Kansas City Royals invited non-roster LHP Foster Griffin to spring training. |
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January 5, 2018 | Kansas City Royals invited non-roster LHP Foster Griffin to spring training. |
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June 19, 2017 | LHP Foster Griffin assigned to CAR North Division All-Stars. |
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May 29, 2017 | LHP Foster Griffin assigned to Northwest Arkansas Naturals from Wilmington Blue Rocks. |
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May 17, 2016 | LHP Foster Griffin assigned to Wilmington Blue Rocks from Lexington Legends. |
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September 4, 2015 | LHP Foster Griffin assigned to Lexington Legends from Burlington Royals. |
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September 2, 2015 | LHP Foster Griffin assigned to Burlington Royals from Lexington Legends. |
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May 9, 2015 | LHP Foster Griffin assigned to Lexington Legends from Burlington Royals. |
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June 18, 2014 | LHP Foster Griffin assigned to Burlington Royals. |
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June 10, 2014 | Kansas City Royals signed LHP Foster Griffin. |
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Awards
CAR Mid-Season All-Star
| Year | ||
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| 2017 | Wilmington Blue Rocks | CAR |
TEX Pitcher of the Week
| Week | ||
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| 06/25/2017 | Northwest Arkansas Naturals | TEX |
Futures Game Selection
| Year | ||
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| 2017 | Northwest Arkansas Naturals | TEX |
MiLB.com Organization All-Star
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| 2017 | Kansas City Royals | AL |
TEX Mid-Season All-Star
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| 2018 | Northwest Arkansas Naturals | TEX |
PCL Post-Season All-Star
| Year | ||
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| 2019 | Omaha Storm Chasers | PCL |
NL All-Star
| Year | ||
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| 2026 | Washington Nationals | NL |
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League Rankings
Hit By Pitch
| HBP | ||
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| 2026 | 9 | in |
| 2026 | 1 | in AL |
| 2026 | 8 | in NL |
Wins
| Wins | ||
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| 2026 | 15 | in |
| 2026 | 3 | in AL |
| 2026 | 12 | in NL |