Guardians’ Ben Lively Exits Start with Right Forearm Inflammation

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Ben Lively exited Monday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers after three innings due to right forearm inflammation, which has bothered him for at least his last two starts. Lively signaled discomfort during warmups for the fourth inning, prompting a visit from the team's manager and trainers before he left the mound. Jakob Junis replaced Lively and helped preserve a 5-0 shutout win for Cleveland. Lively, who has been one of the team's most consistent starters this season with a 3.22 ERA across 10 starts, is expected to undergo further medical evaluation to determine the severity of his injury and whether an injured list stint is necessary. The Guardians have potential replacement options if Lively is sidelined for an extended period. The team will await test results to decide on next steps for their rotation.