The AL Central race remains deadlocked with the Cleveland Guardians holding a slim half-game lead over the Chicago White Sox entering the final week. Both clubs sit near .500 over their last 10 games, with the Guardians relying on stingier pitching (league-top strikeout totals and sub-3.80 ERA) while the White Sox lean on superior run production and power. Recent head-to-head swings and series splits have prevented either side from building separation, and remaining schedules against weaker opponents keep the division title in play through the weekend. Trader pricing reflects this even matchup, with neither team able to separate on current form or roster health.