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Houck throws 3-hitter in 2-0 win over Guardians for Boston's 1st CG shutout at Fenway since 2017

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APRIL 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Activated ahead of start The Guardians reinstated Lively (illness) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday versus the Red Sox in Boston.

Impact Cleveland moved reliever Eli Morgan (shoulder) to the 15-day IL in a corresponding move to make room for Lively, who will be making his Guardians debut Wednesday. Lively got stretched out to 5.1 innings and 55 pitches in his second and final rehab start with Triple-A Columbus last week, so he could have some minor workload restrictions in place in his return from the IL. With Shane Bieber (elbow) out for the season and Xzavion Curry getting optioned to Triple-A following a spot start Monday, Lively could be in line to make multiple turns through the Cleveland rotation until Gavin Williams (elbow) is ready to return from the IL.

APRIL 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 17, 2024 • Associated Press

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APRIL 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Guardians will start right-handers Xzavion Curry, Ben Lively against Boston The Guardians needed a starter to replace Shane Bieber and a spot starter because of Saturday's doubleheader.

APRIL 14, 2024 • CLEVELAND.COM

Heads to IL with illness The Guardians placed Lively on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a viral illness.

Impact Lively and Xzavion Curry are opening the season on the shelf after both pitchers are working to overcome a viral illness that made its way around the clubhouse during spring training, according to MLB.com. Lively shouldn't need much longer than the minimum 15 days to regain conditioning and get ramped back up, and he'll likely be ticketed for a long-relief role once available after his bout with the illness derailed any slim chance he might have had of breaking camp as a member of the rotation.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ben Lively Leaves Guardians Impressed In Spring Training Debut Stephen Vogt and David Fry talk about Ben Lively’s first start with the Cleveland Guardians in spring training.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Right-hander Ben Lively agrees to $750,000, one-year contract with Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians added depth to their starting rotation, agreeing to a $750,000 one-year contract with free agent right-hander Ben Lively

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Needed for bulk relief Lively allowed five runs on seven hits and four walks while striking out four over four relief innings in Tuesday's 7-0 loss to the Twins.

Impact The plan Tuesday was not to need Lively for that many innings or at all, per Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Reds manager David Bell scripted a bullpen game had the ability for relievers to cover the game instead of turning to Lively. The manager had four relievers open the game, but the plan went awry when Cincinnati fell behind early with a lifeless offense. Bell said he plans to manage the final two weeks as if it were the playoffs, which could mean shorter outings for starters and multiple relievers.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for bulk relief Tuesday Lively is expected to work as a bulk reliever behind opening pitcher Fernando Cruz in Tuesday's game against the Twins, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact After being activated from the COVID-19-related injured list last Thursday, Lively looks poised to make his second consecutive appearance as a bulk reliever. While working behind Derek Law in an 8-2 loss to the Tigers in his return to action, Lively took a no-decision after giving up three earned runs on four hits and no walks while striking out four over 4.1 innings. Cruz is expected to work just an inning or two Tuesday before turning the game over to Lively, who is the Reds pitcher most likely to factor into the decision. Looking ahead, Lively could end up sticking as a pure reliever, as the Reds have three remaining off days that would allow the team to get by with a four-man rotation the rest of the way. After tossing seven innings of two-run ball in Monday's 7-3 win, Connor Phillips could be poised to remain in the rotation as the No. 4 pitcher rather than Lively.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows three runs in bulk relief Lively allowed three runs on four hits over 4.1 innings against the Tigers on Thursday. He struck out four and did not issue any walks.

Impact Lively went 1-2-3 through the Tigers' lineup after relieving Sam Moll to open the third inning, but immediately ran into trouble in the fourth, yielding three consecutive hits, including a two-run home run to Akil Baddoo. The right-hander hit another snag in the seventh, surrendering a leadoff single while also allowing a batter to reach due to a throwing error. It wasn't a great outing for Lively in his return from the Covid-19-related injured list and he's now allowed at least three runs in each of his last three appearances, dating back to Aug. 1. He's also given up at least one home run in six consecutive outings.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated for bulk duty Lively was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Thursday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Lively is slated for bulk relief duty Thursday in Detroit, following opener Derek Law. The right-hander did not make a rehab appearance, having last pitched back on Aug. 26 when he went 5.2 frames.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to pitch Thursday Lively (COVID-19) is expected to be activated and pitch bulk innings Thursday against the Tigers, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Lively has not thrown since Aug. 26, when he went 5.2 innings. Reliever Derek Law, one of two active relievers not used Wednesday, will open for the Reds.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on COVID-19 IL The Reds placed Lively on the COVID-19 injured list Friday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lively was originally scheduled to start the second game of Friday's doubleheader against the Cubs, but he'll now be forced to miss at least one week. Lyon Richardson will come up from Triple-A Louisville and replace Lively as Friday's starter.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Effective in return Lively (pectoral) allowed three runs on six hits and struck out five without walking a batter over 5.2 innings, taking a no-decision in Saturday's extra-innings win over the Diamon...

Impact Lively missed just over three weeks with a pectoral strain. The right-hander was the Reds' third pitcher of the contest, and he held his own with a solid outing, aside from a three-run home run by Ketel Marte in the fifth inning. Lively has gone seven appearances without a win, but he had just one truly awful outing in that span. He's at a 5.17 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 69:19 K:BB through 76.2 innings over 15 appearances (12 starts) this season. Lively is projected to make his next appearance at home against the Cubs.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reds place LHP Alex Young on IL, activate RHP Ben Lively The Cincinnati Reds on Saturday placed left-hander Alex Young on the 15-day injured list because of tightness in his left hamstring and acti...

AUGUST 26, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Activated from IL The Reds reinstated Lively (pectoral) from the 15-day injured list Saturday.

Impact A right pectoral strain forced Lively onto the IL on Aug. 2, but he is now ready to return to the Reds' rotation. Lively did not perform well during his rehab assignment, surrendering 10 runs over just 5.2 innings while striking out six batters and walking two. He holds a 5.20 ERA and 1.35 WHIP on the season and remains a risky fantasy option. Alex Young (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day IL in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be activated Saturday Lively (pectoral) could be activated from the 15-day injured list Saturday, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Lively has rejoined the Reds in Arizona rather than making another rehab start. He could start Saturday's game, or a piggyback situation with Brett Kennedy also seems to be on the table. Lively has been out since early August with a right pectoral strain.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes rehab start Friday Lively (pectoral) allowed four runs on four hits and one walk while striking out six over five innings for Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

Impact Lively allowed a pair of home runs, but the pitch count (76) and innings were most important. He had been scheduled to throw 85 pitches in his first rehab start Sunday but only tossed 32 (19 strikes) after allowing six runs in two-thirds of an inning. This could be Lively's final rehab outing, per MLB.com, but Cincinnati manager David Bell wants to see how the right-hander feels Saturday before making any decision.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Next rehab start coming Friday Lively (pectoral) is scheduled to make a second rehab start Friday for Triple-A Louisville, MLB.com reports.

Impact Lively was expected to throw 85 pitches during his first rehab start Sunday but lasted just 32 pitches after allowing six runs in two-thirds of an inning. This is Lively's second stint on the injured list to a pectoral strain.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yanked early Lively (pectoral) allowed six runs on six hits and one walk over two-thirds of an inning in a rehab start for Triple-A Louisville on Sunday.

Impact Lively began a rehab assignment and was pulled after just 32 pitches. The right-hander had been scheduled to throw 85 pitches, per Annie Sabo of Bally Sports Cincinnati. There was talk of Lively coming back to the Reds following Sunday's rehab, but the short pitch count (and results) likely extends his time away from the majors.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To Louisville for rehab Lively (pectoral) was sent to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday to begin a rehab assignment.

Impact It was reported earlier in the week that Lively could return when first eligible -- he is eligible to return Aug. 17, but the Reds are off that day, so the first game he could start would be Aug. 18 against Toronto. If Lively pitches in Sunday's game for Louisville, that would line him up to return on Aug. 18 for a start on normal rest. Lively gave up 13 earned runs in his most recent start, and he had a 3.24 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 21 strikeouts in 25 innings in the five starts prior to that blowup outing.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Might return when eligible Reds manager David Bell said Wednesday that Lively (pectoral) could be ready for activation when first eligible on Aug. 17, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Lively landed on the 15-day injured list a week ago with a right pectoral strain after he was demolished for 13 earned runs over four innings in an ugly loss to the Cubs. It sounds like the injury is relatively minor, though. It's not clear whether he will be asked to make a rehab start before rejoining Cincinnati's active roster.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reds place Ben Lively on the 15-day injured list because of a right pectoral strain

The Cincinnati Reds placed right-hander Ben Lively on the 15-day injured list Wednesday because of a right pectoral strain and recalled right-hander Daniel Duarte from Triple-A Lou...

AUGUST 2, 2023 • Associated Press

Placed on injured list The Reds placed Lively on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right pectoral strain.

Impact Lively's pectoral injury could help explain why he allowed 13 earned runs over four innings during Tuesday's blowout loss to the Cubs. The 31-year-old righty will now be sidelined for the next two weeks, meanwhile Daniel Duarte will come up from Triple-A Louisvile to fill Lively's roster spot.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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