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The Cleveland Guardians secured their third consecutive playoff berth with a 1-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox, finishing 83-76. Despite a mid-season slump, the team is positioned to challenge MLB’s longest title drought, aided by a top-tier bullpen, a strong starting rotation, and a weak American League field.
The Cleveland Guardians secured their third consecutive MLB playoff appearance on Thursday by defeating the Boston Red Sox 1-0. The victory, highlighted by a solo home run from Angel Martinez, clinched the AL Central division title and a postseason berth for the franchise. This marks the fourth playoff appearance for Cleveland in the last five seasons, following a strong September stretch that saw the team recover from a mid-August slump.
The Cleveland Guardians have designated right-handers Cal Quantrill and Michael Kelly for assignment in order to protect Cade Smith and Daniel Espino from the Rule 5 Draft. Quantrill, a veteran pitcher, struggled in the 2023 season and will be designated for assignment rather than receive a raise in arbitration. The Guardians have a strong rotation without Quantrill, thanks to their pitching development and the emergence of top prospects. Quantrill has a week to be traded or pass through waivers, and any team that claims him could control him for two more years via arbitration. Kelly, a journeyman pitcher, will also be traded or potentially passed through waivers. Espino, a highly regarded prospect, missed the entire season due to injury, while Smith, a bullpen arm, has a chance to earn his first big league opportunity.