Cleveland’s ace will be pitching on short rest and with a chip on his shoulder in Game 5, and his manager, Stephen Vogt, is here for it. “He’s been our best pitcher all year,” Vogt said. “I can’t wait to get him back out there. He feels good. He feels ready. He wants to pitch. We’re excited to have Tanner back out there.”

The Guardians will turn to Tanner Bibee on three days' rest to start Saturday's ALCS Game 5. Meanwhile, Carlos Rodon gets the nod for the Yankees.