CLEVELAND, Ohio — When the Guardians announced Gavin Williams as their Game 1 starter for the AL Wild Card Series against Detroit, it represented the culmination of a remarkable transformation for the young right-hander. A year ago, Williams was relegated to the bullpen during Cleveland’s playoff run, reduced to crafting trivia questions to pass the time with relievers. Today, he’s the man trusted to outduel Cy Young frontrunner Tarik Skubal in the most critical game of the season.

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