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Parker Messick
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CLE
2026 season
- GP
- 36
- W-L
- 12-11
- ERA
- 2.58
- WHIP
- 1.11
- K
- 210
- IP
- 198.2
Game log
| Date | Opp | Result | Dec | IP | H | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18 | vs TB | L 1-3 | L | 2.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Oct 13 | @TB | L 1-3 | L | 5.0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Oct 8 | @CWS | W 9-5 | - | 2.1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Oct 3 | vs CWS | L 0-3 | - | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Sep 27 | @KC | L 2-3 | - | 3.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Sep 22 | @BOS | W 3-2 | - | 5.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Sep 16 | vs CWS | W 6-3 | W | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| Sep 11 | @MIN | W 5-2 | - | 5.1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Sep 5 | vs DET | L 0-6 | L | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 12 |
| Aug 30 | vs KC | W 11-1 | W | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Aug 24 | @LAA | W 4-2 | W | 6.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Aug 19 | vs SF | L 0-1 | L | 6.2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| Aug 13 | @DET | L 0-3 | L | 5.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Aug 7 | @CWS | W 8-2 | W | 7.0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| Aug 1 | vs AZ | L 8-12 | - | 4.1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Jul 26 | @TB | L 0-1 | L | 7.2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Jul 21 | vs MIN | W 5-2 | - | 5.2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Jul 10 | @MIA | W 3-2 | W | 6.0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Jul 4 | vs CWS | L 1-3 | - | 5.0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Jun 29 | vs TEX | L 3-6 | L | 6.2 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
| Jun 23 | @CWS | L 1-2 | L | 7.2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Jun 18 | @MIL | W 4-2 | W | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 9 |
| Jun 10 | vs NYY | L 4-8 | L | 5.2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Jun 5 | @TEX | L 2-3 | L | 5.2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| May 30 | vs BOS | L 1-9 | - | 5.0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| May 24 | @PHI | W 3-1 | W | 5.2 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| May 19 | @DET | W 4-3 | - | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| May 13 | vs LAA | W 4-2 | W | 6.2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| May 8 | vs MIN | W 6-4 | W | 5.2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| May 3 | @ATH | L 1-7 | L | 5.0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| Apr 27 | vs TB | L 2-3 | - | 5.2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| Apr 21 | vs HOU | W 8-5 | - | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Apr 16 | vs BAL | W 4-2 | W | 8.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
| Apr 11 | @ATL | W 6-0 | W | 6.2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr 5 | vs CHC | W 6-5 | - | 5.0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar 30 | @LAD | W 4-2 | W | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
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| Sep 25 | vs DET | L 2-4 | L | 5.0 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| Sep 19 | @MIN | W 6-2 | - | 5.1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| Sep 13 | vs CWS | W 3-1 | W | 6.0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Sep 7 | @TB | W 2-1 | W | 6.0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Sep 1 | @BOS | L 4-6 | - | 3.2 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Aug 26 | vs TB | W 3-0 | W | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Aug 20 | @AZ | L 2-3 | - | 6.2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
Latest news
Messick was charged with the loss in Game 5 of the ALCS against Tampa Bay on Sunday, giving up two runs on five hits with three strikeouts and two walks across two innings.
It was a messy performance from the left-hander, who needed 57 pitches (34 strikes) to record just six outs in a pivotal Game 5. After a strong second half of the regular season that saw him post a 2.30 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 10.0 K/9 in 13 starts after the All-Star break, Messick has given up nine runs (six earned) over 13.2 frames through four postseason starts. If the Guardians can win Monday to force a Game 7, Messick could be available given his shortened outing Sunday.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 19
Messick was charged with the loss in Game 2 of the ALCS against the Rays on Tuesday, giving up three unearned runs on six hits with three strikeouts and two walks across five innings.
Tampa Bay scored all three of its runs during the fourth inning, when a Jose Ramirez error extended the frame to break a scoreless tie. Messick certainly wasn't at his best as he threw just 47 of 82 pitches for strikes while putting on nine baserunners, but he was able to work around the traffic outside of the fourth inning. He's taken the loss in two of his three postseason outings while surrendering seven runs (four earned) with an 14:8 K:BB over 11.2 frames. Messick tentatively lines up to make his next start in Game 6, should it be necessary.
RotoWire via ESPN · Oct 14
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ESPN · Sep 29
Messick allowed a run on six hits and a walk while striking out two over three innings in a no-decision versus the Royals on Sunday.
Messick's start was a shorter one, as expected, since the Guardians had nothing to play for in the regular-season finale. This outing will function to keep him on a normal schedule heading into the playoffs, where he's expected to get a start in the ALDS. Messick allowed no more than three runs in any of his last 15 starts of the season, providing excellent consistency. He ends the regular season with a 12-9 record, 2.56 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 193:49 K:BB over 186.1 innings through 32 starts.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 27
Messick will be the Guardians' starter for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Royals, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
The Guardians secured the AL Central division Saturday -- and the No. 2 seed in the AL playoffs -- following their win over Kansas City and the White Sox's loss to the Rockies. Still, the Guardians will have Messick toe the rubber Sunday, though it will likely be an abbreviated outing for the 25-year-old southpaw.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 27
Messick did not factor into the decision Tuesday against the Red Sox, allowing one run on five hits and one walk while striking out five over five innings.
Tuesday's pitchers' duel featured two candidates in the American League Rookie of the Year race in Messick and Payton Tolle. Messick got the better of Tolle, with the former allowing only one run on an RBI groundout in the second inning. Messick was in line for his 13th win of the season before the Red Sox tied things up at 2-2 in the eighth on a solo homer by Mickey Gasper. Messick is currently slated to make one final start in the regular season this weekend against the Royals, though the 25-year-old southpaw may not pitch depending on the Guardians' playoff situation. If Tuesday's outing at Fenway Park was Messick's last of the regular season, he'll finish with a 12-9 record across 31 starts with a 2.55 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 191:48 K:BB over 183.1 innings.
RotoWire via ESPN · Sep 23
- Yandy Diaz and Nick Martinez Even the ALCS at 2-2, and Drew Rasmussen Draws Parker Messick in a Pivotal Game 5
Verdexed · Oct 18
- Guardians Rally Past the Rays in ALCS Game 1, and Parker Messick Faces Freddy Peralta With Cleveland Up 1-0
Verdexed · Oct 13
- Foster Griffin Gets ALCS Game 1 for Cleveland Because Nobody Else Is Rested, and Drew Rasmussen Is Waiting
Verdexed · Oct 12