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Guardians Move Cecconi to Bullpen After Trading for Griffin

8/5/2026

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Summary

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The Cleveland Guardians shifted right-hander Slade Cecconi to the bullpen on August 3, 2026 after trading for left-hander Foster Griffin.
Manager Stephen Vogt called Cecconi that night to announce the change.
In his first relief outing on August 4, 2026 versus the Mets, Cecconi gave up a solo home run, pitched 2 2/3 innings and struck out four.
The club optioned reliever Franco Aleman to Triple-A Columbus.
Foster Griffin is slated to debut on August 6, 2026.

History

Historical Context

The Cleveland franchise has long reshaped pitching roles, most famously converting former starter Dennis Eckersley—traded to Boston in 1978 and later posting a league-leading 45 saves in 1988 as a closer. Continuing that pattern, in August 2026 manager Stephen Vogt moved right-hander Slade Cecconi to the bullpen for his debut against the New York Mets.

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Story summary

The Cleveland Guardians shifted right-hander Slade Cecconi to the bullpen on August 3, 2026 after trading for left-hander Foster Griffin.
Manager Stephen Vogt called Cecconi that night to announce the change.
In his first relief outing on August 4, 2026 versus the Mets, Cecconi gave up a solo home run, pitched 2 2/3 innings and struck out four.
The club optioned reliever Franco Aleman to Triple-A Columbus.
Foster Griffin is slated to debut on August 6, 2026.

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