The Guardians are moving right-hander Slade Cecconi to the bullpen, manager Stephen Vogt said Tuesday afternoon, per MLB Trade Rumors. Cecconi cedes his rotation spot to Foster Griffin, a left-hander acquired at the deadline. Griffin will make his Guardians debut Thursday against the Mets in the finale of Cleveland's series with New York.
The reporting available does not specify why the Guardians made the move or provide additional details about Cecconi's role in the bullpen going forward. Griffin's debut comes as the Mets play their first game following the trade deadline.