Boston left-hander Matt Dermody will make his first appearance of the season and first career start ever. Dermody has pitched only two innings in the majors since 2017. He has gone 2-2 with a 4.50 ERA in nine outings (eight starts) for Triple-A Worcester this season.

Guardians are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a left-handed starter.

Boston is slumping with only one win in its last five and three wins in its last 10 games. The Guardians are 3-1 in their last four and 6-4 in their last 10.

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