After setting an impossibly high standard in 2024, Cleveland's relievers are experiencing a reality check this year.

Steven Kwan admits the Cleveland Guardians' upcoming games against the Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers 'are big.'

From José Ramírez's dominance to disappointments in the pitching staff, these numbers shed some light on the Guardians’ state of play.

Yes, they couldn’t get former Cleveland first-round pick Will Benson out, but from a big-picture point of view, Tanner Bibee, Slade Cecconi and Luis Ortiz did what they were supposed to do. They each pitched five or more innings, and kept the game within reach for an offense that took the weekend off.

The Cleveland Guardians have some All-Star hitters at the top of their lineup. Jose Ramirez and Steven Kwan are two of the best hitters in baseball for various reasons, but there's still a massive issue with Cleveland's top three hitters: The Guardians can't figure out who the best player to hit second in the lineup is.

The Cleveland Guardians are on a four-game losing streak and have a pivotal week ahead with a three-game series at the Minnesota Twins, who are fresh off a 13-game winning streak, followed by a four-game set at the Detroit Tigers,

Nolan Jones, Daniel Schneemann and Gabriel Arias have also taken their turns at No. 2, but none of them are producing the same way they do at other spots in the lineup. Jones is hitting .152 as a No. 2 batter, while Schneemann is at .148 and Arias .091.

Last summer, the Cleveland Guardians selected second baseman Travis Bazzana with the No. 1 overall pick of the MLB Draft, and Bazzana was so impressive that som