The Cleveland Guardians haven't officially started lining up their pitching for the playoffs. Having a first-round bye and getting a few extra days off next week certainly gives them a little more flexibility with their pitching staff in the final few games of the season.

The Guardians this year went into the final weekend of the season as American League Central Division champions, with a record of 92-67. It is the sixth time in the last eight ful

After Sunday’s season finale against the Astros, an oasis awaits the Guardians. They will have five days to rest, heal and reorganize before the baseball begins again. They earned it by winning the American League Central and one of the top two seeds in the league.