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On track for Sunday Lively (pectoral) appears lined up to start Sunday against the Brewers, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Brett Kennedy was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Thursday after starting Tuesday versus the Nationals, so the Reds have an open rotation spot. Lively will apparently be allowed to skip a minor-league rehab assignment as he makes a swift return from the right pectoral strain that sent him to the injured list June 24.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return before break Lively (pectoral) could return from the injured list and make a start before the All-Star break, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Lively landed on the injured list Saturday (retroactive to June 21) with a right pectoral strain, though he doesn't appear to be facing an extended stay. Lively holds a 4.11 ERA and 1.26 WHIP through 46 innings this season and is eligible to return July 6 -- four days before the All-Star break.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on 15-day IL The Reds placed Lively on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right pectoral strain.

Impact Lively had already been scratched from his next scheduled start Sunday versus Atlanta with what was described as pec soreness. Now, the 31-year-old righty will officially miss multiple turns through the rotation. The Reds didn't announce a corresponding move, so it remains to be seen who will start in Lively's place Sunday.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start Sunday Lively will miss his scheduled start Sunday against Atlanta due to pec soreness, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact No word yet on the severity of Lively's injury, but the 31-year-old righty will officially miss at least one start due to injury. The Reds have yet to name a starter for Sunday's game, but chances are someone will come up from the minors or they opt for a bullpen game. Lively has been struggling lately to the tune of a 6.06 ERA and 1.71 WHIP through 16.1 innigns across his last three starts.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lasts just four innings Tuesday Lively allowed two runs on three hits and four walks while striking out four in four innings Tuesday against the Rockies. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Lively needed 80 pitches to get through four innings and only tossed 45 strikes in the effort. Tuesday was his shortest start since entering the rotation and his four walks were a season high. He allowed home runs in the first and fourth innings which was the fourth time in seven starts he's let up multiple long balls. Lively has still maintained respectable numbers overall, registering a 4.11 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 45:13 K:BB in 46 innings so far. He'll look to get back in the win column versus the Orioles next week.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns fourth win Lively (4-4) earned the win Wednesday, allowing two runs on 10 hits over 5.2 innings in a 7-4 victory over Kansas City. He struck out four and didn't record a walk.

Impact Livley had surrendered five home runs and 12 total runs over his past two starts, so Wednesday's bounce-back outing was certainly a step in the right direction. He's made eight appearances this year (six starts) and holds a 4.07 ERA and 1.21 WHIP. The right-hander's 41:9 K:BB through 42 innings stands out, so if he can avoid giving up the long ball, Livley could have solid fantasy value moving forward, especially while Graham Ashcraft (calf) and Nick Lodolo (lower leg) are on the injured list.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hammered by Cardinals Lively (3-4) allowed seven runs on 10 hits and a walk over 6.2 innings Friday, striking out eight and taking a loss against St. Louis.

Impact Lively coughed up three two-run shots in the ugly outing. After allowing just five runs through 22.2 frames to begin the season, he's been tagged with 12 runs in his last two starts. His ERA has spiked to 4.21, though he has a solid 37:9 K:BB through 36.1 innings. Lively is expected to take the mound in Kansas City next week.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to Brewers Lively (3-3) took the loss Sunday, allowing five runs on six hits and three walks over 7 innings against Milwaukee. He struck out five.

Impact Lively got off to a rough start Sunday, allowing a three-run homer to Andruw Monasterio in the first inning. However, the 31-year-old right-hander settled down and held Milwaukee to two runs over his next six innings. Lively had been pitching well coming into Sunday's outing -- he hadn't allowed more than two runs in any of his previous three starts. He now sports a solid 3.03 ERA with a 1.01 and 29:8 K:BB through 29.2 innings this season.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blanks BoSox Lively (3-2) picked up the win in Tuesday's 9-8 victory over the Red Sox, allowing four hits and two walks over 5.2 scoreless innings. He struck out six.

Impact He got the hook one out short of his second straight quality start, and the Reds bullpen nearly cost him his second straight win, but Lively was outstanding when he was on the mound and generated 26 called or swinging strikes among his 87 pitches. Over his last three outings, the 31-year-old has a 2.08 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 22:5 K:BB through 17.1 innings. Lively will look to keep rolling in his next start, likely to come at home this weekend against the Brewers.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fans eight in Wednesday's win Lively (2-2) picked up the win Wednesday, giving up two runs on five hits and two walks over six innings in a 10-3 victory over the Cardinals. He struck out eight.

Impact It was an impressive showing all around for the Reds, who banged out a season-high 18 hits on the offensive side, but it was especially sweet for Lively as he collected his first win as an MLB starting pitcher since 2017 and first quality start since 2018. The 31-year-old right-hander has looked good in two starts since joining the Cincy rotation, posting a 16:3 K:BB through 11.2 innings while allowing only four runs, and he'll look to keep rolling in his next outing -- currently set for early next week in Boston.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lively and Newman star as Reds pound out 18 hits, beat the Cardinals 10-3

Ben Lively earned his first victory as a starter since 2017, Kevin Newman drove in three runs and Cincinnati had its highest hit total in almost a year in a 10-3 win over the St. L...

MAY 25, 2023 • Associated Press

Sticks in rotation Lively is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Cardinals at Great American Ball Park.

Impact Lively will make his second straight turn through the rotation after he excelled this past Friday in his first MLB start since 2018. In the Reds' 6-2 loss to the Yankees, Lively struck out eight over 5.2 innings while allowing just two runs on two hits and one walk. He stretched out to 85 pitches in that outing, so he should face few restrictions with his workload -- if any -- when he makes his second straight turn through the Cincinnati rotation.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out eight in first start Lively (1-2) took the loss Friday, allowing two runs on two hits and one walk over 5.2 innings in a 6-2 loss to the Yankees. He struck out eight.

Impact Lively's first two appearances in the big leagues were as a bulk reliever, but he drew his first MLB start against New York. Despite taking the loss, it was a valiant effort for the right-hander, who retired 16 straight batters at one point. He struck out the first two hitters in the sixth but was pulled with 85 pitches (50 strikes) after issuing a two-out walk to Aaron Judge. With Nick Lodolo (lower leg) likely out for awhile, Lively figures to remain in the rotation as long as he continues to pitch like he did Friday.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees, Reds lineups Friday | Clarke Schmidt vs. Ben Lively (5/19/23) The New York Yankees and Cincinnati Reds begin a weekend series on Friday night at Great American Ball Park.

MAY 19, 2023 • NJ.COM

Entering rotation Friday Lively is scheduled to start Friday's game against the Yankees at Great American Ballpark, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact After receiving a call-up from Triple-A Louisville last week, Lively ended up making his 2023 big-league debut as a bulk reliever behind opener Derek Law. He ultimately picked up a win May 11 against the Mets while working three scoreless innings behind opener Derek Law that day, but Lively took the loss in Monday's series opener in Colorado after covering 2.1 innings in a traditional relief role. Given that he'll be returning to the hill Friday on three days' rest, Lively could be on somewhat of a limited pitch count in the start.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Enquirer Ben Lively picked up the win on Thursday during his first MLB game since 2019.

MAY 12, 2023 • CINCINNATI.COM

Earns win in bulk relief Lively (1-0) was credited with the win against the Mets on Thursday, allowing four hits and striking out one batter over three innings.

Impact Derek Law drew the start for the Reds and went 1.1 frames. Cincinnati put up four runs in the bottom of the first, and Lively was credited with the victory as a result of following Law and keeping New York off the scoreboard over his three innings. This was Lively's first major-league win since 2017 and his first big-league appearance since 2019. The right-hander looks to be in line to fill the void left when Luis Cessa was designated for assignment Tuesday, though it's not yet clear if Lively will be working entirely as a bulk reliever or if he may see traditional starts.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To get bulk of innings Thursday Reds manager David Bell said Lively will handle a "significant amount" of innings in Thursday's series finale against the Mets, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports...

Impact Lively might not get a traditional start, but he'll at least serve as the bulk reliever. The 31-year-old right-hander was called up from Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday after the Reds designated Luis Cessa for assignment and looks to be set up for an extended run in a sort of rotation or swingman role. Lively had posted a 2.33 ERA across 27 innings this season at Triple-A, though there isn't much swing-and-miss in his arsenal.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected by Reds Lively has his contract selected from Triple-A Louisville by the Reds on Tuesday.

Impact Lively will join the big-league roster after being assigned to the minors in early March. The right-hander has produced an impressive 2.33 ERA and 1.07 WHIP with 16 strikeouts over 27 innings in five appearances, including four starts, with Louisville in 2023. With Luis Cessa being designated for assignment Tuesday, Lively could step right in Cincinnati's starting rotation.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Lively and Newman star as Reds pound out 18 hits, beat the Cardinals 10-3