Cleveland Guardians finalize pitching for ALCS Game 6 amid uncertainty
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 2:39 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians are finalizing their pitching strategy for Game 6 of the ALCS against the Tampa Bay Rays on October 19, 2026. Manager Stephen Vogt confirmed that Gavin Williams is not an option due to a drop in fastball velocity during his last outing. The Guardians' rotation is in flux, and potential replacements include Daniel Espino and Tanner Bibee, among others. Cleveland faces elimination and needs to win to force a Game 7.
- •Cleveland faces elimination in Game 6 of the ALCS.
- •Gavin Williams will not pitch due to velocity issues.
- •Daniel Espino is a possible opener for the game.
- •Game 6 is scheduled for October 19, 2026.
- •Cleveland needs a win to stay in the series.
- 2:39 AMYahoo Sports — Cleveland Guardians’ ALCS Game 6 Pitching Plan up in the Air
"Gavin Williams doesn't appear to be an option for the Cleveland Guardians in Game 6 of the ALCS.
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