Guardians veteran pitcher to miss 12-16 months
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WKBN) – The Cleveland Guardians announced that starting pitcher Ben Lively will undergo Tommy John surgery, bringing his 2025 season to an end.
According to a release from the team, Lively is expected to miss 12-16 months.
Lively was placed on the injured list on May 13 with a strained flexor tendon. A second opinion recommended that the surgery was necessary.
This season, Lively has posted a record of 2-2 with a 3.22 ERA. In 44 2/3 innings, he has struck out 29 in nine starts.
Lively originally signed with Cleveland in December 2023 and posted a 3.81 ERA in 29 starts last season.
Taking Lively's place in the starting rotation is Slade Cecconi, with former Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber expected to return later this summer.
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