GAVIN WILLIAMS NEWS

Guardians vs. Los Angeles Angels preview, pitching matchups Gavin Williams will make his second start of the season on Friday night as the Guardians open a three-game series against the Angels.

APRIL 4 • CLEVELAND.COM

Guardians try to stop 3-game road slide, play the Angels

The Cleveland Guardians travel to the Los Angeles Angels looking to break a three-game road losing streak

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Merrill hits a 2-run homer and Padres top Guardians 5-2 to start 7-0 for the first time

Jackson Merrill hit a two-run home run a few hours after finalizing a $135 million, nine-year contract and the San Diego Padres started 7-0 for the first time in their 57-season hi...

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Picks up no decision vs. Royals Williams didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Royals. He went five innings, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk, striking out two.

Impact Williams was electric in spring training, pitching to a 2.08 ERA over 17.1 innings with 26 strikeouts and just four walks, but was not as crisp in his first regular season start to open the year. He pitched to contact versus Kansas City and recorded an uninspiring two strikeouts while being pulled after just 74 pitches. The early hook prevented a chance at a quality start and he could not nab a win either as his bullpen let him down in the 4-3 loss. He is tentatively lined up for a favorable matchup next week on the road against the Angels.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Garcia's homer and Witt's go-ahead RBI double lead Royals past Guardians 4-3

Bobby Witt Jr. hit a go-ahead RBI double in the seventh inning four batters after Maikel Garcia tied it with a homer to help lead the Kansas City Royals over the Cleveland Guardian...

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Guardians play the Royals with 1-0 series lead

The Cleveland Guardians meet the Kansas City Royals with a 1-0 series lead

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Guardians' Williams will carry momentum into season debut ... whenever it comes KANSAS CITY -- The start of each baseball season represents a clean slate and a fresh start for every player. What that could mean for Gavin...

MARCH 28 • MLB.COM

Manzardo shines for Cleveland in 7-4 victory over the Royals

Kyle Manzardo had a two-run double in the 10th inning to tie the club record for most RBIs on opening day and the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Kansas City Royals 7-4

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

How can a dominant Gavin Williams change things for the Guardians' rotation? (Podcast) Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at how Gavin Williams' razor-sharp spring raises expectations for the regular season.

MARCH 25 • CLEVELAND.COM

MLB Experts Expect Bounce-Back Season From Guardians Starter After a rough 2024 that started late due to injury, experts tab Gavin Williams as a bounce-back candidate.

MARCH 24 • KANSASCITY.COM

Guardians have starting rotation set, but outfield spots are still up for grabs

Stephen Vogt has his pitching rotation sorted for the start of the season

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Guards nearing decision on No. 5 starter GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Five days before Opening Day, the Guardians are close to naming the fifth starter in the rotation. Tanner Bibee, Luis Ort...

MARCH 23 • MLB.COM

Up to 80 pitches Williams allowed three runs on three hits and two walks while striking out five over 4.1 innings in Wednesday's spring start against the Athletics.

Impact Williams made his fourth Cactus League start and got up to 80 pitches (52 strikes), putting him on schedule for the regular season. The right-hander has impressed this spring with 21 strikeouts over 12.1 innings. There's room for him to make one more start prior to the regular season, likely Monday or Tuesday against the Diamondbacks at Chase Field after the Guardians break camp. Williams is expected to pitch during the opening series of the regular season in Kansas City.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians' bullpen heroes stagger in split-squad losses to Angels and A's Starters Gavin Williams and Logan Allen pitched well against the A's and Angels, respectively, on Wednesday.

MARCH 19 • CLEVELAND.COM

Cleveland Guardians name Tanner Bibee as 2025 Opening Day starter vs Kansas City Royals Tanner Bibee shouldered a heavy load in '24 while Shane Bieber and Gavin Williams went down with injuries and Triston McKenzie struggled wit...

MARCH 19 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Williams (16 K's in 8 IP) continues to dazzle at Guards camp GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Spring Training statistics can only reveal so much, and they aren’t a perfectly reliable method to predict regular season...

MARCH 10 • MLB.COM

Fantasy Baseball Sleepers 2025: Top 5 underrated starting pitchers to target this upcoming season ft. Gavin Williams and Robbie Ray Finding the right fantasy baseball sleepers at the starting pitcher position could be massive for managers looking to gain an edge over thei...

MARCH 6 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Guardians' Erratic Pitcher Lands Massive Take from Analyst The Cleveland Guardians' starting rotation is full of concerns heading into the 2025 MLB season, and perhaps one of the biggest question mar...

MARCH 6 • SI.COM

Six strikeouts Tuesday Williams allowed one run on three hits and one walk while striking out six over 2.1 innings in Tuesday's spring start against the Angels.

Impact Williams was off the plate more in his second Cactus League start -- 51 pitches, 31 strikes -- but he baffled opposing batters. He struck out six over his first two innings, and the right-hander induced 14 whiffs. Williams, who has nine strikeouts in 4.1 spring innings, could be a sneaky breakout candidate, per Eno Sarris of The Athletic, who notes that Williams' extension is second in the league. That means his pitches get to the plate quicker, and his mid-90s fastball looks faster.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Strong spring debut Williams struck out three over two scoreless innings in Wednesday's spring start against the Rangers.

Impact Williams faced the minimum six batters and never fell behind any hitter more than 1-0. He threw 26 strikes among his 34 offerings and consistently hit 96 and 97 mph with his four-seamer. The right-hander missed the first half of 2024 due to elbow discomfort and told Steve Stockmar of MLB.com that he's been doing physical therapy three times per week with exercises designed to strengthen the elbow.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Gavin Williams Set To Make His MLB Postseason Debut In Game 4 Against New York Yankees Williams went 3-10 with a 4.86 ERA in 16 starts during the regular season for the Cleveland Guardians.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Named ALCS Game 4 starter Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said Thursday that Williams will start Friday in Game 4 of the ALCS against the Yankees, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Williams hasn't pitched since Sept. 22, as the Guardians haven't needed a fourth starter this postseason yet. He will be opposed by Luis Gil. Williams was limited to 16 starts during the regular season due to elbow issues and finished with a 4.86 ERA and 79:32 K:BB over 76 innings.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game cancelled Williams won't pitch Sunday after the Guardian's contest with the Astros was cancelled due to inclement weather.

Impact Williams was expected to pitch the bulk role out of the bullpen after opener Nick Sandlin, but he will now go into the postseason with additional rest after Sunday's cancellation. Williams will finish his 2024 regular season having produced a 4.86 ERA and 1.37 WHIP with 79 strikeouts over 76 innings in 16 starts with Cleveland.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for bulk relief Sunday Williams will be used as a bulk reliever in Sunday's game against the Astros, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact All 16 of Williams' appearances with the Guardians to this point in the season have been traditional starts, but the club will try him as a primary reliever in his final regular-season outing, perhaps with an eye on using him similarly in the playoffs. For what it's worth, Williams has a 6.32 ERA in the first inning this season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Falls short of quality start Williams allowed a run on four hits and two walks over 5.2 innings in a no-decision Sunday. He struck out three during the loss to St. Louis.

Impact Williams fired five scoreless innings before the Cardinals finally pushed a run home in the sixth. He broke a three-start losing streak but has now failed to complete six innings in seven of his last eight appearances. During that span, he's produced a 5.35 ERA with a 37:19 K:BB. Williams needed 86 pitches Sunday and generated only four swinging strikes. His season ERA sits at 4.86 with a 79:32 K:BB through 76 innings. Williams' final start of the regular season is projected to be at home against Houston.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE