Cleveland Guardians call up top pitching prospect Gavin Williams for MLB debut against Oakland Athletics
- Gavin Williams, a top pitching prospect, will make his major league debut with the Cleveland Guardians against the Oakland Athletics.
- Williams has quickly risen through the organization's minor league system and has overpowered hitters in the past two seasons.
- With starters Triston McKenzie and Cal Quantrill on the injured list, the Guardians have an opportunity to get a look at Williams.
- Williams' arrival could signal a changing of the guard in Cleveland, but Francona cautioned there could be growing pains first.
- Williams called his mom after being told he was joining the Guardians and is expecting a sizable contingent of family members to see his MLB debut.