CLEVELAND — The Guardians open a three-game series against the Houston Astros at Progressive Field as they try to track down the Detroit Tigers in the American League Central .

Logan Allen (3-3, 4.22 ERA) takes the mound for Cleveland opposite Colton Gordon (0-1, 5.95 ERA).

The Guardians also made a few roster moves official ahead of Friday's game centered around Shane Bieber and Austin Hedges.

Follow along here for live score updates, analysis and updates throughout Friday's game. Below is some pregame information.

Shane Bieber injury update: Ace to be shut down for a week

The Guardians announced that Shane Bieber , rehabbing from Tommy John surgery , will be shut down for roughly a week. Bieber reported soreness after a bullpen session, l eading to his rehab outing wi

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