Green tea, long morning walks and calming thoughts at breakfast seem to have helped the Guardians. After a 10-game losing streak, they just completed a three-game sweep of the AL West-leading Astros.

Meyers did not start Saturday’s game against the Dodgers but entered the game late as a pinch-hitter. He did start Sunday, then left that game in the fifth inning. Espada said Meyers’ calf had tightened up during the game. He did not play Monday or Tuesday.