Cleveland Guardians face challenges in second half of season

The Cleveland Guardians enter the second half of the season tied for first place in the American League Central with the Chicago White Sox. Issues include a lack of right-handed hitting, an alarming number of strikeouts, and struggles with clutch hitting resulting in low run production. The team has relied on only five starting pitchers and needs additional bullpen depth as they move forward. The return of Jose Ramirez and Angel Martinez from the Injured List may prompt tough roster decisions regarding current players. Improvement is also needed from rookie Travis Bazzana, who is struggling both offensively and defensively.

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