The Cleveland Guardians are currently holding onto the American League's second Wild Card spot, despite lacking one of their top pitchers, Shane Bieber. With a 3.99 ERA, they rank 19th in baseball and 24th in OPS, indicating a struggling offense and pitching staff. Bieber's recovery from Tommy John surgery has left the Guardians in a tough position, as he has yet to pitch this season. The latest reports indicate that Bieber will be sidelined from throwing until next week due to soreness that halted his rehabilitation start. The Guardians will need him back to strengthen their playoff push as they prepare for upcoming series against the Houston Astros and Cincinnati Reds.