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Cleveland Guardians’ highly touted pitching prospect Gavin Williams has experienced continued discomfort in his right elbow after a live-hitting session, prompting the team to administer an injection and shut him down for the next seven days. The setback is a concerning development for the 24-year-old, who was ranked among Baseball America’s top 50 prospects before making his MLB debut last season. Williams’ absence adds to the significant turnover in the Guardians’ rotation since last season, with Shane Bieber undergoing Tommy John surgery, Triston McKenzie struggling with velocity issues, and Tanner Bibee and Logan Allen failing to live up to expectations. The team’s ability to develop pitching talent is being tested this season, with key rotation members facing long-term absences and injuries to several prospects, including Daniel Espino and Joey Cantillo. Despite adding depth with acquisitions like Zak Kent and Wes Parsons, the Guardians may need to explore further external options if they want to maintain their strong start to the season.

Guardians’ top prospect Gavin Williams has been experiencing pain in his right elbow since early March. After throwing three innings in a rehab start on Saturday, Williams felt discomfort in the back of his elbow, prompting the team to shut him down for seven days. The 21-year-old right-hander will receive a cortisone injection and will be on a no-throw program during this period. Williams was expected to compete for a spot in Cleveland’s opening day rotation but has been sidelined since spring training due to the elbow injury.

Gavin Williams, Cleveland’s No. 1 pick in 2021, has overcome an elbow injury and made his first appearance in a game for the Cleveland Guardians’ Arizona Complex team. Williams threw 50 pitches in his three-inning outing, showcasing all his pitches and indicating his readiness for a minor league start later this week. Manager Stephen Vogt commented on James Karinchak’s progress in his recovery from a shoulder injury, while also acknowledging the Guardians’ ongoing issue with starters’ longevity, with Logan Allen being the last to pitch six or more innings on April 3.