Cleveland Guardians manage bullpen workload ahead of ALDS Game 5

Cade Smith has pitched in every game of the series

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

For the Guardians: Foster Griffin threw 53 pitches in Game 3. Gavin Williams threw 18 pitches in Game 4. Cade Smit Via @jonmorosi on X

What happened: The Cleveland Guardians are managing their pitching staff's workload heading into Game 5 of the ALDS. Cade Smith has pitched in every game of the series, including 31 pitches in Game 4.

Why it matters: Gavin Williams threw 18 pitches in Game 4, while Foster Griffin threw 53 pitches in Game 3. The availability and recent usage of these arms will be a major factor in the series finale.

By the numbers: The Cleveland Guardians went 85-75 this season.

What to watch: The team will monitor reliever availability throughout the decisive Game 5.

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@JonMorosi 2026-10-09T11:38:26.609129+00:00

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