Does falling short of the World Series sting the Guardians? Absolutely. Yet, they shattered expectations in Stephen Vogt's first season as manager.

The front office will be much more meticulous. And while there are always tweaks to every part of a ballclub in the offseason, the Guardians are set up well enough at the positions and in the bullpen to give the majority of their focus to the rotation these next several months.

The Cleveland Guardians, who played well beyond expectations throughout the 2024 season, seizing first place early in the year and holding it throughout the summer on the way to a 92-69 record, saw their season come to an end Saturday night in the ALCS.