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Williams Leads Guardians' Pitching Shake-up
17 Jul
Summary
- Guardians tweak pitching order post-All-Star break.
- Rotation's 3.69 ERA ranks fifth in AL, top 10 MLB.
- Starting pitchers have thrown 538.1 innings, third-most.

As the All-Star Break concludes, the Cleveland Guardians have revealed their pitching plan for the upcoming three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. While the same five starting pitchers will remain, their order has been adjusted. Gavin Williams is set to start the first game, followed by Joey Cantillo on Saturday, and Tanner Bibee on Sunday.
This revised rotation aims to give pitchers additional rest before the final stretch of the season. The Guardians' starting pitchers have been a standout performers in 2026, maintaining a 3.69 ERA, which places them fifth in the American League and within the top 10 across Major League Baseball. They have also accumulated the third-most innings pitched in the league, totaling 538.1 before the break.