Gavin Williams would be No. 2 starter under SI, Bleacher Report preview

by | Jan 15, 2025

The Cleveland Guardians’ starting rotation is an ever-evolving one.

Sports Illustrated and Bleacher Report have each listed ECU Alum Gavin Williams as the Guardians’ No. 2 starter. Both websites point to Tanner Bibee as a solid No. 1 starter. After that, it becomes less clear, including how much Gavin Williams can contribute.

SI.com’s story states in part, “The rest of their options have either not met recent expectations, are coming off injured seasons, or are still new to the starter role.”

Of note is that both websites’ projections for the Guardians’ starting rotation feature right-handed pitchers only.

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