Overview
- Monday's series opener at Chase Field features Arizona's Zac Gallen against Cleveland's Gavin Williams.
- Local reports list Eduardo Rodríguez vs. Tanner Bibee on Tuesday and Brandon Pfaadt vs. Joey Cantillo on Wednesday as the probable matchups.
- Cleveland entered at 63-60 and about 3.5 games off the final AL wild-card spot, while Arizona was 60-65 after a sweep by Colorado that dented its postseason hopes.
- The Guardians are navigating gambling-related absences for reliever Emmanuel Clase and starter Luis Ortiz, adding strain to their bullpen and rotation plans.
- Cleveland has leaned on pitching more than offense this season, while Arizona's lineup has been a relative strength led by Ketel Marte and Corbin Carroll.