Guardians News and Notes: Survived the Bad Gavin Start

TL;DR

The Cleveland Guardians overcame a rough start from Gavin Williams to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-6. Key performances included contributions from former Guardians players Andres Gimenez and Ernie Clement.

Key points

Guardians defeated Blue Jays 8-6
Gavin Williams had a rough start
Andres Gimenez and Ernie Clement contributed significantly
Kyle Manzardo's wRC+ is at 47
Cade Smith allowed two runners in the 9th inning

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TORONTO, ON - APRIL 24: Gavin Williams #32 of the Cleveland Guardians pitches in the first inning during the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on April 24, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Guardians had the first bad Gavin Williams start of 2026, took some significant punches from former Guardians Andres Gimenez and Ernie Clement and had Cade Smith allow the first two Blue Jays to reach base in the bottom of the 9th… and still won 8-6. Jakhob has your recap here. Sorry I posted it late, I fell asleep. Kyle Manzardo has a wRC+ of 47. We are nearing emergency status with him. Also, basically, Vogt needs to keep Daniel Schneemann and in the lineup every day (maybe just against RHP for Schnee) until further notice. AROUND MLB; The Tigers gave up a big lead to Tito’s 17-9 Reds and lost 9-8, the Twins also lost, but the and Royals won.

Q&A

What was the outcome of the Guardians vs Blue Jays game on April 24, 2025?

The Guardians won the game against the Blue Jays 8-6 despite a challenging start from Gavin Williams.

Who were the former Guardians players that impacted the game against the Blue Jays?

Andres Gimenez and Ernie Clement, both former Guardians, made significant contributions during the game.

What is Kyle Manzardo's current performance status?

Kyle Manzardo has a wRC+ of 47, indicating he is nearing emergency status due to his poor performance.