CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Guardians’ regular-season finale against the Rangers on Sunday will decide how their October journey begins, with outcomes in both Cleveland and Boston (against Detroit) set to shape the postseason path.

By the end of the day, the American League Central crown and the right to host a wild card series will be settled.

The permutations are straightforward, yet they paint four very different pictures of who’s traveling and who’s unpacking for October baseball in Cleveland:

That means the Guardians’ destiny isn’t fully in their own hands, but a win Sunday guarantees they’ll play postseason baseball at home. The only question left is the opponent.

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