The Cleveland Guardians faced off against the Minnesota Twins on April 29, with Game 2 of their four-game series at Progressive Field. The start of the game was delayed due to inclement weather, but the Guardians are currently situated at a 15-13 record, sitting in second place in the AL Central behind the Detroit Tigers. Among the notable news, the Guardians placed star pitcher Shane Bieber on the 60-day injured list as a precaution following Tommy John surgery earlier this season. With Bieber out, Tanner Bibee is set to take the mound for the Guardians against Chris Paddack of the Twins.

The Guardians' pitching struggles have been apparent, with their starters recording a 0-3 record over the last four games and an alarming 12.32 ERA. In addition to Bieber’s injury, Paul Sewald is also sidelined with shoulder inflammation. The Guardians made a move by recalling Joey Cantillo from Triple-A and selecting Vince Velasquez, aiming for some stability in their rotation.

On a brighter note, the Guardians are expected to feature an exciting offensive lineup against the Twins, who had a strong performance in Game 1, winning 11-1. The Guardians need to capitalize on this game to regain momentum in the series.