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Guardians’ Available Pitcher List for ALCS Game 6 Missing Gavin Williams, Parker Messick

The Cleveland Guardians have their backs against the wall. The one bit of good news is that they needed to win two games on the road in the ALDS and did so to advance to the ALCS — so facing…

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 8:41 PM
Guardians’ Available Pitcher List for ALCS Game 6 Missing Gavin Williams, Parker Messick
Key Things to Know
  • The Cleveland Guardians will be without starting pitchers Gavin Williams and Parker Messick for ALCS Game 6.
  • Manager Stephen Vogt confirmed Williams is unavailable for Game 6, potentially lining him up for Game 7.
  • Reliever Shawn Armstrong will start Game 6 against the Tampa Bay Rays as an opener.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Cleveland Guardians will play Game 6 of the ALCS against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday night without starting pitchers Gavin Williams and Parker Messick. Reliever Shawn Armstrong has been named the starting pitcher to serve as an opener, as Cleveland faces elimination and must win two straight road games to advance.

Manager Stephen Vogt confirmed Williams will not be available for Game 6, preserving him for a potential Game 7 start, while Messick is unavailable after starting Sunday's matchup. Joey Cantillo and Tanner Bibee are Cleveland's primary bulk pitching options, alongside closer Cade Smith.

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