The Cleveland Guardians were last in the postseason in 2022, but they are in a great position to return in the 2024 MLB playoff picture.
Guardians Playoff Chances
The Guardians playoff odds are -2000, which implies a 95.24% chance of making the postseason.
Their playoff odds are the best in the AL Central:
- Guardians: -2000
- Twins: -300
- Royals: -115
- Tigers: +1400
- White Sox: Off the Board
Guardians Playoff Seed
If the postseason began today, the Guardians would be the No. 2 seed in the six-team American League bracket. They’re six games ahead of the Minnesota Twins for the division lead in the AL Central.
At this point, the Guardians would have a bye in the AL Wild Card round.
Here’s the current AL bracket:
Last Time the Guardians Made the Playoffs
The Guardians last made the playoffs in 2022, falling 3-2 to the New York Yankees in the 2022 ALDS.
Cleveland’s most recent trip to the World Series was 2016 when it lost to the Chicago Cubs in seven games.
Guardians Playoff History
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | ALDS | Yankees | Lost, 3-2 |
| 2022 | ALWC | Rays | Won, 2-0 |
| 2020 | ALWC | Yankees | Lost, 2-0 |
| 2018 | ALDS | Astros | Lost, 3-0 |
| 2017 | ALDS | Yankees | Lost, 3-2 |
| 2016 | World Series | Cubs | Lost, 4-3 |
| 2016 | ALCS | Blue Jays | Won, 4-1 |
| 2016 | ALDS | Red Sox | Won, 3-0 |
| 2013 | ALWC | Rays | Lost, 1-0 |
| 2007 | ALCS | Red Sox | Lost, 4-3 |
| 2007 | ALDS | Yankees | Won, 3-1 |
| 2001 | ALDS | Mariners | Lost, 3-2 |
| 1999 | ALDS | Red Sox | Lost, 3-2 |
| 1998 | ALCS | Yankees | Lost, 4-2 |
| 1998 | ALDS | Red Sox | Won, 3-1 |
| 1997 | World Series | Florida Marlins | Lost, 4-3 |
| 1997 | ALCS | Orioles | Won, 4-2 |
| 1997 | ALDS | Yankees | Won, 3-2 |
| 1996 | ALDS | Orioles | Lost, 3-1 |
| 1995 | World Series | Braves | Lost, 4-2 |
| 1995 | ALCS | Mariners | Won, 4-2 |
| 1995 | ALDS | Red Sox | Won, 3-0 |
| 1954 | World Series | New York Giants | Lost, 4-0 |
| 1948 | World Series | Boston Braves | Won, 4-2 |
| 1920 | World Series | Brooklyn Robins | Won, 5-2 |
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