Guardians' Tanner Bibee Scratched from Opening Day Start Due to Illness

Cleveland Guardians' pitcher Tanner Bibee has been scratched from his Opening Day start against the Kansas City Royals due to food poisoning, replaced by Ben Lively. This situation disrupts the Guardians' rotation plans, though it is expected that Bibee's condition is not severe and he should return soon. Bibee, who recently signed a five-year contract extension, had a promising season last year, finishing with a 3.47 ERA and 12 quality starts. Lively, who performed well last season with a 3.81 ERA, will take the mound instead. The Guardians are hopeful that Bibee's absence will be short-lived, as they cannot afford to lose both him and Shane Bieber for an extended period. The game is set to begin at 4:10 p.m. with Cole Ragans starting for the Royals.