Overview

• Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams (5–3, 3.86 ERA) will oppose Mariners starter Luis Castillo (4–4, 3.31 ERA) in the series opener Friday at T-Mobile Park.
• Cleveland ranks eighth in the American League with a 3.90 team ERA but has nine pitchers on the injured list, including Shane Bieber, John Means and Paul Sewald.
• Seattle sits 33–34 overall and 16–17 at home with a .241 team batting average, and the club has lost eight of its last 10 games while key players like Bryce Miller and Victor Robles remain sidelined.
• José Ramírez has reached base in 37 consecutive games since April 30, hitting .385 with a 1.072 OPS during the streak.
• Cal Raleigh leads all MLB catchers with 26 home runs and a 1.002 OPS, and Julio Rodríguez is tied for the league lead with 10 Defensive Runs Saved in center field.