Ben Lively of Cleveland Guardians Out for Remainder of 2025 Season Due to Forearm Injury

Ben Lively's absence will impact the Cleveland Guardians' starting rotation. In the 2025 season, he pitched in 9 games with a 3.22 ERA and a WHIP of 1.19. His last 5 games showed an ERA of 1.78 and a record of 2-0.

With Lively out, the team will rely more on other starters like Tanner Bibee and Slade Cecconi. The Guardians are set to play the Detroit Tigers on May 23, 2025, at Comerica Park. Lively had been on a strong run with a 0.56 ERA in his last 3 games.