The Cleveland Guardians have started the 2026 regular season on a positive note, already sitting atop the AL Central.

After facing some of baseball’s best teams in their opening series , the Guardians have won each of their first three series, which has resulted in their 6-4 record—a bright note in itself.

Led by their rising young offense and carried by their starting rotation and bullpen, Cleveland looks to continue its positive trend into the second week of the season.

Amid their successful start to 2026, one pitcher has proven his effectiveness even in two of their four losses: Slade Cecconi.

Cecconi has started just two games so far for the Guardians, but he has already established himself as a key part of their starting rotation.…