Guardians News – The Calm Before the Second Half

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PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 14: Parker Messick #77 of the Cleveland Guardians pitches during the 96th MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Derik Hamilton/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images

Well, technically, we are already into the second half of the season. However, now that we are on the other side of the All-Star Game its full steam ahead to the trade deadline and playoffs. What does this look like for Cleveland?

For starters, Cleveland has the easiest schedule moving forward.

MLB Remaining Strength of Schedule pic.twitter.com/OWaA2eBZ7c

— Thomas Nestico (@TJStats) July 14, 2026

While no official timeline has been provided, José Ramírez and Angel Martínez are set to return soon. Speaking of José, he still leads the league in Outs Above Average for qualified third basemen.

Outs Above Average Leaders – Third Baseman pic.twitter.com/UFUFeL5xYO

— Thomas Nestico (@TJStats) July 15, 2026

Both the Guardians and all of the minor league affiliates start games again on Friday. The MiLB rotation is here and we can expect Gavin Williams to take the mound on Friday to face off against the Pirates.

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