Gavin Williams - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Makes first Cactus League start Williams allowed two runs (one earned) on one hit and one walk while striking out one over 1.1 innings in Tuesday's start against the Dodgers.

Impact A first-inning walk and fielding error by third baseman Juan Brito drove up Williams' pitch count and forced an early exit with one out. The right-hander then returned for the second inning and set down the side in order. He threw 33 pitches (17 strikes). Reducing walks and better location to limit pitch counts are his focus heading into 2026. In some order, Williams and Tanner Bibee will top the Guardians' rotation this season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Blossoming Guardians starter learning pitch that helped unlock Gavin Williams While Parker Messick was solid for the Guardians last season, he could be even better in 2026 thanks to a new cutter.

5 DAYS AGO • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Mechanical tweak leads to success Williams credits a midseason mechanical adjustment to explain his improvement in the second half of 2025, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Williams made a subtle adjustment during on off-day in June, raising the position of his hands from resting at the belt to the chest. The goal was to create a longer arm path to better locate his pitches, and he described it as "night and day" from that point on. Following a period of adjustment, Williams was one of the better pitchers in the game after the All-Star break. He went 7-1 with a 2.18 ERA while pitching at least six innings in eight of 12 starts following the break. And the walks (5.3 BB/9) that were a pesky issue and raised his pitch counts over the first half of the season dropped to 3.3 per nine innings in the second half. The right-hander, who made 31 starts in 2025, is now an anchor in the Guardians rotation entering 2026.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

After breakthrough '25, Williams 'wants to be one of the best' GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Guardians pitching coach Carl Willis didn’t want to label what the next level could look like for starter Gavin Williams....

FEBRUARY 19 • MLB.COM

Guardians' focused Gavin Williams eyeing bigger, better things for 2026 Manager Steven Vogt says he's never seen Gavin Williams more focused and determined.

FEBRUARY 19 • CLEVELAND.COM

Cecconi, Messick and Williams on their goals for 2026 | 02/18/2026 Slade Cecconi, Parker Messick and Gavin Williams discuss their goals for the 2026 season and what they bringing into Spring Straining

FEBRUARY 18 • MLB.COM

Could 2026 be the year that Gavin Williams becomes the Guardians' ace? While Gavin Williams was great for the Guardians in 2025, he could be even better for them in 2026.

JANUARY 2 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Who is the ace of the Cleveland Guardians starting rotation? Last season Tanner Bibee was supposed to get an Opening Day start for the Guardians before getting sick. Will he or Gavin Williams get the n...

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Who is Gavin Williams? Cleveland Guardians ace game 1 starter | Sporting News It was a strong 2025 for Williams.

OCTOBER 1, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Pair of errors lead to 2 unearned runs as Guardians lose AL Wild Card Series opener to Tigers, 2-1

Gavin Williams’ initial postseason start for the Cleveland Guardians did not go well last year

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

What Stephen Vogt said after the Guardians' 2-1 loss to the Tigers in AL wild card Game 1: Transcript Stephen Vogt shares his thoughts on Tarik Skubal, Gavin Williams and the little miscues that cost Cleveland the series opener against Detroi...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • CLEVELAND.COM

Tough-luck loss in Game 1 Williams permitted just two unearned runs on five hits and one walk over six-plus innings but was saddled with a loss in Tuesday's 2-1 defeat to the Tigers. He struck out eight bat...

Impact The Tigers plated their first run in the top of the first inning thanks to a pair of two-out singles and an error, and they added another in the top of the seventh on a squeeze bunt after Williams was pulled from the game. That turned out to be enough, as Tarik Skubal and the Tigers' bullpen kept the Guardians in check. Williams accrued up 19 whiffs on his 88 pitches, picking up where he left off after closing out the regular season on a high note. He would likely pitch Game 2 of the ALDS versus the Mariners on Sunday, should the Guardians advance.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tarik Skubal's 14 strikeouts propel Tigers past Guardians in Game 1 of AL Wild Card Series

Tarik Skubal tied Detroit’s postseason record with 14 strikeouts and the Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 on Tuesday in Game 1 of their AL Wild Card Series

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Guardians host the Tigers in Game 1 of AL Wild Card Series

The Cleveland Guardians host the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Guards tab Williams for Game 1 vs. Tigers after breakout campaign CLEVELAND -- Gavin Williams’ breakout this summer was one of the most important developments for the Guardians on their path to reaching the...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • MLB.COM

Guardians Clinch AL Postseason Berth on Walk-off Hit By Pitch; Astros Eliminated

The Guardians clinched a postseason spot in the most bizarre way possible: a walk-off hit by pitch.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Guardians Clinch AL Postseason Berth on Walk-off Hit By Pitch; Astros Eliminated

Last Night in Baseball: Mets Take Back Wild Card Spot, But Diamondbacks Loom

The Mets have a wild card for now, the Yankees clinch, the Tigers falter and more from Tuesday's MLB action.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: Mets Take Back Wild Card Spot, But Diamondbacks Loom

Punches out 12 Williams (12-5) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks over six innings Tuesday, striking out 12 and earning a win over the Tigers.

Impact Williams gave up one run through five frames before serving up a solo homer to Riley Greene in the sixth inning. Williams was in line for the loss before the Guardians tallied three runs in the bottom of the inning. He's won four straight decisions, posting a 1.74 ERA over five starts during that stretch. The 26-year-old forced 18 whiffs on 91 total pitches Tuesday, including seven with his curveball and six with the sweeper. Williams now owns a 3.06 ERA with a 173:83 K:BB through 167.2 innings this season. He's tentatively scheduled to make his final regular-season start this weekend at home against the Rangers.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Punches out 12 Williams (12-5) allowed two runs on four hits and two walks over six innings Tuesday, striking out 12 and earning a win over the Tigers.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tarik Skubal Struggles as Guardians Use Chaotic 6th Inning To Beat Tigers

Tarik Skubal was rattled during an uncharacteristic sixth inning and the Cleveland Guardians benefitted in a 5-2 win, bringing them and the...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Tarik Skubal Struggles as Guardians Use Chaotic 6th Inning To Beat Tigers

Báez (neck soreness) a late lineup scratch; Sweeney fills his spot CLEVELAND -- The Tigers headed into the opener of their critical three-game series against the Guardians without the services of Javier Báez...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • MLB.COM

Guardians host the Tigers to open 3-game series

The Cleveland Guardians host the Detroit Tigers to begin a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Fans nine in 11th win Williams (11-5) picked up the win Wednesday, allowing three hits and two walks over five scoreless innings in a 4-0 victory over the Tigers. He struck out nine.

Impact The right-hander watched Detroit hitters foul off a whopping 28 pitches to force his early exit, but Williams was otherwise dominant to kick off the combined shutout, racking up 30 called or swinging strikes among his 100 pitches. He's given up three runs or fewer in six straight trips to the mound as the Guardians make a late push for a wild-card spot, posting a 1.87 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 34:14 K:BB through 33.2 innings over that stretch and going 4-1. Williams lines up to make his next start at home early next week in a rematch with the Tigers.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Williams leads Guards in shutout over Tigers for 6th straight win DETROIT -- The evolution of Gavin Williams this season has never been more evident than it has been this week.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • MLB.COM

Guardians shut out Tigers for sixth straight win as Williams strikes out nine

Gavin Williams struck out nine in five innings, Bo Naylor hit a two-run single and the Cleveland Guardians won their season-best sixth straight game, 4-0 over the Detroit Tigers

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

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Pair of errors lead to 2 unearned runs as Guardians lose AL Wild Card Series opener to Tigers, 2-1

Tarik Skubal's 14 strikeouts propel Tigers past Guardians in Game 1 of AL Wild Card Series

Guardians host the Tigers in Game 1 of AL Wild Card Series

Guardians Clinch AL Postseason Berth on Walk-off Hit By Pitch; Astros Eliminated

Last Night in Baseball: Mets Take Back Wild Card Spot, But Diamondbacks Loom

Tarik Skubal Struggles as Guardians Use Chaotic 6th Inning To Beat Tigers

Guardians host the Tigers to open 3-game series

Guardians shut out Tigers for sixth straight win as Williams strikes out nine