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Guardians Scramble to Fill Rotation Gaps Ahead of Dodgers Finale
The Cleveland Guardians are facing a pitching crisis as they prepare for the finale of their interleague series against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday afternoon. With injuries depleting the rotation, the Guardians are turning to a patchwork plan in hopes of avoiding a sweep.
Cleveland’s Starting Pitching Situation Deteriorates
With Slade Cecconi scratched due to groin tightness, the Guardians are expected to deploy multiple relievers including Kolby Allard and Matt Festa. Manager Stephen Vogt confirmed Allard will be available for extended innings but acknowledged the team is still finalizing its approach. A pitcher from Triple-A Columbus will be added to the roster, though his identity won’t be announced until pregame media availability.
One likely roster move appears to involve rookie right-hander Nic Enright, who was seen packing his bags following Tuesday’s 9-5 loss.
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Dodgers Aim for Sweep Behind Kershaw
Clayton Kershaw (0-0, 7.50 ERA) will start for the Dodgers as they look to complete the three-game sweep. Kershaw, returning from injury, last pitched in Cleveland in 2023 during a rain-shortened outing. He holds a 1-0 record with a 3.79 ERA in four career starts against the Guardians.
Los Angeles enters the game with momentum, powered by the offense of Shohei Ohtani. The two-way superstar has homered in three consecutive games, including two in the series, and now leads the majors with 20 home runs this season. His 13 blasts in May set a new franchise record.
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Injuries Test Guardians’ Rotation Depth
The loss of Ben Lively to a season-ending elbow injury two weeks ago dealt a major blow to Cleveland’s rotation. Starters Luis Ortiz and Logan Allen have struggled to fill the void, combining for a 4-8 record. Shane Bieber, the club’s ace, is beginning a rehab assignment this weekend in the Arizona Complex League following Tommy John surgery, but his return remains weeks away.
Despite the setbacks, manager Vogt remains confident in the pitching staff and coaching staff’s ability to adapt.
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Ramírez Keeps Raking Amid Losing Stretch
While the Guardians struggle on the mound, third baseman Jose Ramirez continues to shine at the plate. Ramirez has extended his career-best hitting streak to 20 games, the longest by a switch hitter in franchise history. During the streak, he’s batting .380 with four home runs and 11 RBIs, although the Guardians are just 9-11 over that span.
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What’s Next for Cleveland?
The Guardians are trying to avoid being swept at home by a surging Dodgers team that has gotten the better of Cleveland’s top arms, including Tanner Bibee and Gavin Williams. With Ohtani in top form and Kershaw taking the hill, Cleveland’s bullpen faces a tough challenge.
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