Guardians and Brewers Face Major Injury Setbacks as MLB Season Approaches

Key pitchers for the Cleveland Guardians and Milwaukee Brewers will miss the start of the MLB season due to injuries, with significant impacts expected on their teams' performance.

The Cleveland Guardians have lost key reliever Trevor Stephan for the season due to ulnar collateral ligament reconstructive surgery, and starter Gavin Williams will also miss the opening day due to elbow discomfort.
Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams is sidelined for at least three months with two stress fractures in his back, a significant blow to the team's bullpen.
Daniel Espino, a top pitching prospect for the Guardians, is expected to miss his second full season in a row after undergoing shoulder surgery.
Ronald Acuña Jr. returns to Atlanta's lineup after recovering from knee soreness, providing a boost to the Braves.
The New York Yankees face uncertainty over their Opening Day starting pitcher, with Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón unavailable and Marcus Stroman declining the offer.