Tanner Bibee Breaks Silence On His October Benching

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Tanner Bibee spoke out about his limited usage during the 2026 postseason, calling the benching a tough pill to swallow. Despite leading the team with 188 regular season innings, the Opening Day starter threw only one-third of an inning throughout October, which came during the American League Division Series against the Chicago White Sox.

Manager Stephen Vogt envisioned using Bibee as a long reliever for potential extra-inning contests rather than starting games. Bibee acknowledged that a difficult September, in which he recorded a 7.36 ERA, likely impacted the club's postseason pitching plans, but affirmed that he trusts the team's process and respects Vogt's leadership.