Guardians and Mets Strategize Pitching Enhancements

The Cleveland Guardians are focusing on improving their pitching depth after a challenging previous season, where they relied heavily on their bullpen due to a lackluster starting rotation. Key players like Gavin Williams, who is showing promising signs in spring training after recovering from an elbow injury, are expected to step up, especially with Shane Bieber still recovering from Tommy John surgery. Kolby Allard, a recent minor league signing, has performed well in spring training and could secure a spot on the Opening Day roster to bolster left-handed pitching depth. In contrast, the New York Yankees face a severe setback with ace Gerrit Cole out for the season due to Tommy John surgery, highlighting the risks of long-term contracts for pitchers. Meanwhile, the New York Mets, led by David Stearns, continue to favor shorter contracts and focus on developing pitching talent internally to mitigate such risks. Overall, both the Guardians and Mets are strategically aiming to enhance their pitching rosters, though through different approaches.