Assessing the Guardians' 2023 season opening road trip and early struggles.

The Cleveland Guardians won five of their first seven games on the road against Seattle and Oakland. The pitch timer was a winner for the Guardians, as it caused James Karinchak to struggle in his first outing. The Guardians' players have been successful in stealing bases, with Myles Straw leading the way. Straw also made a sensational catch in center field, while Josh Bell has struggled at the plate. The Guardians' rookies in the bullpen have been impressive, while Cleveland's starters have had mixed results.