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Tampa Bay Rays vs Cleveland Guardians: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Tampa Bay Rays (98-64) visit the Cleveland Guardians (85-77) on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET, at Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio. TV: TBS/truTV. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Cleveland Guardians vs Tampa Bay Rays.

MLB · ALCS - Game 4 Rain - Makeup on Oct 18Friday, October 16, 2026
Tampa Bay Rays logoTampa Bay Rays98-64
8:00 PM ETOct 16, 2026
Cleveland Guardians logoCleveland Guardians85-77
DateOct 16, 2026
Time8:00 PM ET
VenueProgressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio
TVTBS/truTV

Team comparison

Tampa Bay RaysCleveland Guardians
Runs per game
3.1
3.4
Runs allowed per game
3.2
3.3
98-64Record85-77
1st in AL EastStanding1st in AL Cent
3-3-1Road record / home record2-4-1
LWLLLLast 5LLLTW
L1StreakL3

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Tampa Bay Rays
Ryan Pepiot SP · Hip - Surgery
Out
Shane McClanahan SP · Forearm - Soreness
Out
Edwin Uceta RP · Shoulder - Surgery
Out
Cleveland Guardians
Colin Holderman RP · Wrist - Surgery
Out
Kahlil Watson RF · Abdomen - Surgery
Out
Andrew Walters RP · Elbow - Surgery
Out

Recent form

Tampa Bay RaysLWLLL
Oct 28, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BrewersL 1-4
Oct 27, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BrewersW 4-3
Oct 26, 2026 · vs Milwaukee BrewersL 1-10
Oct 24, 2026 · at Milwaukee BrewersL 4-5
Oct 23, 2026 · at Milwaukee BrewersL 2-3
Cleveland GuardiansLLLTW
Oct 19, 2026 · at Tampa Bay RaysL 3-7
Oct 18, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay RaysL 1-3
Oct 17, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay RaysL 3-7
Oct 16, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay RaysT 0-0
Oct 15, 2026 · vs Tampa Bay RaysW 3-2

Season series

Series tied 3-3
Oct 19, 2026CLE 3, TB 7
Oct 18, 2026TB 3, CLE 1
Oct 17, 2026TB 7, CLE 3
Oct 16, 2026TB 0, CLE 0

Team pages

Tampa Bay Rays
Schedule, roster and statsCleveland Guardians
Schedule, roster and stats

Frequently asked questions

What time is Tampa Bay Rays vs Cleveland Guardians?

The game is on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET at Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio.

How can I watch Tampa Bay Rays vs Cleveland Guardians?

TV: TBS/truTV.

What are the records of the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians?

Tampa Bay Rays: 98-64. Cleveland Guardians: 85-77.

Who is injured for Tampa Bay Rays vs Cleveland Guardians?

Listed out or doubtful: Tampa Bay Rays: Ryan Pepiot, Shane McClanahan, Edwin Uceta. Cleveland Guardians: Colin Holderman, Kahlil Watson, Andrew Walters. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Tampa Bay Rays vs Cleveland Guardians played?

Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio.

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