RADIO
Ben Lively to Have Season-Ending Elbow Surgery
The Cleveland Guardians announced on Friday that right-hander Ben Lively (elbow) is expected to have season-ending surgery on his right elbow in the coming days with Dr. Keith Meister, with a timetable to return in around 12 to 16 months. Meister confirmed the presence of a flexor-tendon injury while also noting medial elbow joint laxity due to an insufficient UCL. Doctors believe Lively's joint laxity is placing added stress on the flexor muscles and have recommended UCL reconstruction along with flexor-tendon repair. Fantasy managers can now safely drop the 33-year-old in redraft fantasy leagues, and it's likely Lively will miss at least half of the 2026 season as well. Slade Cecconi, who is making his second start of the year on Friday against the Tigers, could stick around in Cleveland's rotation for a while, at least until the return of Shane Bieber (elbow).
Source: Cleveland Guardians
Source: Cleveland Guardians
