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Guardians announce ALDS roster; injured Hoskins not added

The Cleveland franchise finalized its twenty-six player lineup for the upcoming American League Division Series matching them against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. The composition looks nearly identical to the squad utilized during September, excluding pitchers Slade Cecconi and Austin Peterson as the group trimmed down by two slots.

First baseman Rhys Hoskins remains absent from the active postseason roster due to lower back inflammation that sidelined him since mid-August, while pitcher Colin Holderman is similarly sidelined because of wrist trouble requiring upcoming surgery.

Parker Messick and Gavin Williams are slated to handle the opening two mound assignments for Cleveland, leaving the Game Three starter undetermined among candidates Tanner Bibee, Joey Cantillo, Foster Griffin, and Daniel Espino. The finalized group consists of fourteen position athletes and a dozen hurlers.

Catcher duties are assigned to Patrick Bailey and Austin Hedges, while the infield features Travis Bazzana, Angel Genao, Nathaniel Lowe, José Ramírez, Brayan Rocchio, and Daniel Schneemann. Outfield responsibilities fall to Jo Adell, Chase DeLauter, David Fry, Petey Halpin, Steven Kwan, and Angel Martínez, and the pitching staff rounds out with Shawn Armstrong, Tanner Bibee, Joey Cantillo, Daniel Espino, Matt Festa, Hunter Gaddis, Foster Griffin, Tim Herrin, Parker Messick, Erik Sabrowski, Cade Smith, and Gavin Williams.

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