Monday's loss was a rough one for the Guardians as they now sit 1.5 games behind the White Sox for the lead in the American League Central Division. But on Tuesday, Cleveland hands the ball to Foster Griffin, who is 15-5 this season combined for the Nationals and Guardians. In April, the left hander held Chicago scoreless over seven innings in a no-decision in Washington's 2-1 win over the White Sox. Meanwhile, the Sox have lost 8 of Davis Martin's last 10 appearances. With less than two weeks to go in the regular season, there's not much more room for error for Cleveland and they really could use this victory. I think they'll get it at home on Tuesday night.
White Sox GM Chris Getz announced on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM on Tuesday that Smith will remain in the bullpen for 2027.
White Sox general manager Chris Getz said Tuesday on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM that Taylor will move into the rotation next season.
Messick was charged with the loss in Game 5 of the ALCS against Tampa Bay on Sunday, giving up two runs on five hits with three strikeouts and two walks across two innings.
Bazzana went 2-for-3 with a walk and a solo homer in Game 4 of the ALCS against the Rays on Saturday.
Griffin didn't factor in the decision after giving up one run on four hits and no walks over 3.2 innings during Game 4 of the ALCS against the Rays on Saturday. He struck out five.
Ramirez went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk during Game 5 of the ALCS against the White Sox on Saturday.
Burke was charged with the loss in Game 5 of the ALDS against the Guardians on Saturday, giving up two runs on four hits with four strikeouts and no walks over five innings.
Williams earned the win in Game 5 of the ALDS against the White Sox on Saturday, striking out 12 and allowing one hit and two walks across 5.2 scoreless innings.
Holderman will undergo season-ending surgery on his right wrist, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Smith didn't factor in the decision in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series against the Astros on Tuesday. He allowed two hits with one strikeout and no walks over three innings.
