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The Guardians pitcher who is quietly building a Cy Young-caliber season
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The Cleveland Guardians are tied for the lead in the American League Central standings with the Detroit Tigers . Cleveland is 18-17 and the ball club has been inconsistent at times, but the team is still finding ways to compete . Starting pitcher Gavin Williams has played a crucial role in the Guardians’ success .
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Williams, 26, has pitched to a 2.70 ERA across seven outings. He is currently third in all of MLB with 53 strikeouts, trailing only Jacob Misiorowski and Dylan Cease . Hitters are batting just .166 against the Cleveland starter, which is also good for third in MLB.
Tanner Bibee started Opening Day for the Guardians, but Williams looks like the ace. Not only does he lead the team in innings pitched, but his 43.1 innings of work is tied for sixth in the league.
Williams was selected by the Guardians with the 23rd overall pick in the 2021 MLB Draft. He made his big league debut in 2023. Overall, Williams has performed well in his 70 career MLB starts, as he currently holds a 3.44 career ERA. The 2026 season looks like it could be Williams’ true breakout campaign.
Williams will make his first All-Star appearance if he continues to pitch like he is at the moment. And if he can keep things going for the entire season, Williams should be able to at least receive American League Cy Young consideration. Winning the award will be a challenge, but anything is possible.
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Gavin Williams is not currently receiving as much attention as he deserves, but that will likely change as the 2026 MLB season moves forward.
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