CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Guardians snapped a five-game losing streak against Houston with timely hitting and solid starting pitching, securing a 4-2 victory Sunday at Progressive Field to avoid a weekend sweep. For the second consecutive start, Tanner Bibee dominated early but saw a potential win slip away on a single pitch.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Houston Astros vs. Cleveland Guardians MLB game to be played on June 8, 2025 on ESPN.

The Houston Astros made a major roster move on Sunday morning ahead of their series finale against the Cleveland Guardians. According to an announcement from the team, left-hander Brandon Walter was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land after a successful Major League debut back in May.

Former first-round pick, Forrest Whitley has been designated for assignment, the Houston Astros announced Sunday. Whitely, who has battled injuries this season, was try to stick with the team in the bullpen. He had appeared in five games with a 12.27 ERA.

Right-hander Forrest Whitley, once a top-10 prospect in baseball, was designated for assignment by the Houston Astros on Sunday.